I have both. The Diamondbacks are worth the extra money when it comes to clarity, IMO. My Diamondbacks get treated with care and are my primary binos. The Crossfires get beat up and tossed around for scouting, waterfowl, etc. Both are 10x42 and for the extra $80, I think you get a much improved field-of-view and clarity by stepping up to the Diamondbacks.