Well, I don't have much to compare it to since my only other scope is just a Tasco but I'm happy with it. I haven't done any low light shooting with it but during the day it's bright and clear. The only thing is the brightness adjustment knob on the light is delicate and it's hard to feel where the "stops" are so you can turn it too far and break it. Ask me how I know lol. I emailed Tapco, though, and they said to send the light part of the scope (it detaches) in and they'll replace it free. Unfortunately I'm not the original owner and don't have the receipt, though I might try to get it replaced anyway.