Nice surprise.
The NXS 8-32x56 has quite different capabilities than either the 5.5-22x50or56, and the 3.5-15x50.
The biggest difference is in greater total range of vertical adjustment (& windage).
8-32x56 = 65 moa
5.5-22x50or56 = 100 moa
3.5-15x50 = 110 moa
Obvious difference in size of exit pupil @ full magnification
8-32x56 = 1.8mm
5.5-22x50or56 = 2.3or2.5mm
3.5-15x50 = 3.6mm
Weight is similar (but significant in some applications)
8-32x56 = 34 oz
5.5-22x50or56 = 31-32 oz
3.5-15x50 = 30 oz
Other specs are very similar or identical.
None have ED/HD glass.
I have NXS 3.5-15x50 and 5.5-22x56 and ATACR & eATACR 5-25x56 scopes.
I have no real need for 32x, and prefer the much greater vertical range, and larger exit pupil (aka eye-box) of the max 15x & 22x scopes.
The 50mm size is nicer for handling & balance.
IMHO, if you really want/need >30x you should consider the 7-35x56 eATACR with ED glass, 100moa vertical range & 30moa/rev turrets.
Good Luck, YMMV.
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