Dovetail Plate, Wide - 8" for CGE/CGX Mounts vs Guiding Scope Rings for telescope guidescope (65–113mm) set of 2
Overall winner: Dovetail Plate, Wide - 8" for CGE/CGX Mounts
Key Differences
Yueoct rings (A) offer an adjustable 65–113mm diameter and nylon-tipped thumbscrews for guide-scope mounting, making them more versatile and lower-priced. Celestron's 8" dovetail plate (B) is a heavier, sturdier mounting platform intended for CGE/CGX mounts and includes mounting screws, with many more user reviews indicating durability but higher weight
Dovetail Plate, Wide - 8" for CGE/CGX Mounts
Dovetail plate for telescope mounts, enhancing stability and compatibility with CGE, CGEM, and CGX Pro. Users note solid fit and included mounting screws, with mixed opinions on weight
Pros
- enhanced stability
- secure mounting platform
- includes mounting screws
- wide compatibility with CGE/CGEM/CGX Pro
Cons
- weight heavier than expected
Guiding Scope Rings for telescope guidescope (65–113mm) set of 2
Adjustable guide rings for mounting a guide scope 65–113mm diameter. Includes knurled nylon-tipped thumbscrews and stainless steel threaded portions for stable support
Pros
- adjustable 65–113mm diameter
- nylon-tipped thumbscrews
- stainless steel threaded part for stability
- three M6 holes for versatile mounting
Cons
- no customer-provided insights available
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Yueoct |
| Durability | Celestron |
| Versatility | Yueoct |
| User Reviews | Celestron |