Testing a $200 Chinese Vortex Razor 1-6 HD II

Published on January 20, 2024
Duration: 46:16

This review tests a $220 Chinese clone of the Vortex Razor 1-6 HD II LPVO, finding it significantly inferior to the genuine article. Key failures include a stiff magnification ring, dim illumination that is not daylight bright, a substantial point-of-impact shift with magnification changes, inaccurate turret tracking, and a failure to hold zero after recoil. The '1x' setting also exhibits distortion, making it difficult for dual-eye shooting.

Quick Summary

The $220 Chinese clone of the Vortex Razor 1-6 HD II LPVO fails critical performance tests. It exhibits a significant point-of-impact shift with magnification changes, inaccurate turret tracking, and a '1x' setting that causes distortion. Its illumination is not daylight bright, and it fails to hold zero after recoil, making it a poor value.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Chinese Tactical Gear
  2. 00:46Unboxing the $220 Chinese Vortex Razor Clone
  3. 02:54Physical Inspection & Weight Comparison
  4. 04:55Illumination & Turret Quality
  5. 07:14Illumination Brightness Test (Not Daylight Bright)
  6. 10:39Range Testing: Zeroing & Magnification Shift
  7. 17:23Tracking & Box Test Failure
  8. 20:091x Performance & Parallax Issues
  9. 24:09Long Range Test & Zero Retention Failure
  10. 28:32Conclusion: Waste of Money?

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Chinese Vortex Razor clone perform in terms of illumination?

The Chinese clone's illumination is extremely faint, even on its highest setting. It is not 'daylight bright' like the genuine Vortex Razor, making it difficult to use in bright conditions and not suitable for use as a red dot at 1x magnification.

What are the main performance issues with the $220 Chinese Vortex Razor clone?

The clone suffers from a significant point-of-impact shift when changing magnification, inaccurate turret tracking that fails to return to zero, and a '1x' setting that is actually higher magnification causing distortion. It also fails to hold zero after recoil.

Is the $220 Chinese Vortex Razor clone worth buying?

No, the reviewer concludes the $220 clone is a waste of money due to poor glass clarity, lack of daylight-bright illumination, and inability to hold zero. He recommends quality red dots or iron sights instead.

How does the weight and magnification of the clone compare to the real Vortex Razor?

The clone weighs 1 lb 2.5 oz without caps, making it lighter than the genuine Razor. Its '1x' setting is actually around 1.2x to 1.4x, unlike the true 1x of the original, causing distortion.

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