I have tried about everything .
These days I have a Swarovski 8x20 for my pocket, a Minox 10x43 hpo as my main binoculars and they compare favorably with Premium Zeiss, Swarovski or Lieca. I have quite a variety over the years.
These Minox bins are the clearest and brightest of all.
The 8x20's are only ok in good lighting conditions.
I never venture out without a spotting scope either.