IMO... Dont go too big with your first hand-held pair. 10x is max I'd go for. For a second pair 12x, 15x or maybe even 20x is fine but first pair for easy hand holding, no shakes, 7-10x, which means, form most common models, one of:: 7x50, 8x40, 10x50.
AOE binos are good for the $ but the cheapest ones are not worth it unless you really have no more to spend. The HG model I've owned and used and it exceeds expectations at the price point. If you can spend considerably more ($300+) then it's worth getting something better...
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