Hey Ted,
Sorry it took so long.
I recommend either pair.
If it were me, and the price was the same, I would take the Nikons every time. I have had a pair of Monarch 7 8x42s for years and have loved them. I beat mine up pretty bad, they were still working, but in rough shape. I sent them in to Nikon and they sent me a brand new pair. They are great little binoculars for the money.
Sorry it took so long.
I recommend either pair.
If it were me, and the price was the same, I would take the Nikons every time. I have had a pair of Monarch 7 8x42s for years and have loved them. I beat mine up pretty bad, they were still working, but in rough shape. I sent them in to Nikon and they sent me a brand new pair. They are great little binoculars for the money.