Vortex Optics is intensifying its focus on electro-optics and intraplatform connectivity. It’s all part of a larger ecosystem known as the Vortex Relay. Their newest product, the Talon HD 10K laser rangefinding binoculars, integrates seamlessly with Vortex’s Relay ecosystem while functioning fine all on its own.
SPECS
This release introduces two models: the 12x50s and 10x42s. Both include laser ranging capabilities and GeoBallistics, a ballistic solver. They can connect via Bluetooth to the GeoBallistics app on your phone, along with other Relay products like the new ACE weather meter and other upcoming models.
The standard specs are as follows:
- Model(s): Talon HD 10K
- Magnification: 12, 10
- Objective Lens Diameter: 50mm, 42mm
- Minimum Ranging: 10 Yards
- Maximum Ranging: 10,000 Yards (Reflective)
- Tree Ranging: 4,200 Yards, 4,000 Yards
- Game Ranging: 2,600 Yards, 2,400 Yards
- Weight: 2lbs, 15.2 oz.
- MSRP: $3,799.99 ($2,499.00 street price) $3,499.99 ($2,299.99 street price)
FEATURES
The Talon HD 10K features an HD optical system that provides a clear image for reading terrain, detecting shadows, and boosting confidence. Its bright red LED display stays easily visible in daylight and can be customized, ensuring vital information is accessible with minimal button presses.
What really makes the Talon stand out from traditional rangefinding binos is how much it thinks for you. Auto-leveling keeps the image aligned, while onboard sensors constantly monitor temperature, pressure, humidity, inclination, and compass data. That information feeds directly into your ranging and ballistic calculations, updating in real time as conditions change. You can add manual wind input—or pair it with the Vortex ACE for live wind data—to see how this quickly becomes a comprehensive tool.
It features three ranging modes—LOS, Horizontal Component Distance, and Ballistic—including a ballistic solution option. It also offers five target modes—Normal, Target First, Target Last, ELR, and Rain/Fog—designed to handle everything from rain-soaked glass to extreme long-range scenarios.
The Talon HD 10K even stores up to 10 custom range cards that update in real time based on conditions. And because Vortex understands how this gear is used, it ships ready to go with a chest harness, lens covers, batteries, and a cleaning cloth.
WHAT IS VORTEX RELAY?
Vortex Relay is a closed network that recognizes and remembers every enabled device in your long-range toolkit. Once set up, Vortex Relay reliably connects each device every time, ensuring seamless, hassle-free integration. This means, for example, your rangefinder and weather meter communicate smoothly on the same network, providing you with a precise, instant ballistic solution.
Currently, the ACE, TALON HD 10K, Impact 4000 Ballistic Rail-Mounted Laser Rangefinder, and the GeoBallistic app feature Vortex Relay connectivity.
ZOOMING OUT
The Talon HD 10K is an impressive unit, but it is heavy. Why? It combines high-quality binoculars, a rangefinder, and a ballistic solver into a single piece of gear. Usually, these are separate. In a way, it saves weight and space by integrating all three. Additionally, the Talon HD 10K is backed by the Vortex VIP Warranty, so you’ll never be in doubt.
