Rankings built from our editorial ratings: every model is individually assessed by our editorial team, based on real, verified data from sellers.
Crossbow Ravin R500
✓ Confirmed 500 fps and 222 ft-lbs of kinetic energy, the highest of any Ravin model we've fully verified
Crossbow Ravin R470 XERO XK7
✓ Integrated Garmin Xero X1i rangefinding scope, confirmed on the product page and not available as a standalone accessory
Crossbow CenterPoint Amped G2D
✓ 430 fps is CenterPoint's fastest confirmed speed, tied only with the Sinister 430D
Crossbow CenterPoint Sinister 430D
✓ Up to 430 fps and 164 ft-lbs of kinetic energy, matching CenterPoint's fastest confirmed model
How Do We Build This Ranking?
Every score out of 10 is an editorial rating assigned by our team in the model’s review article, based on real features and prices from sellers. No score is ever calculated or generated automatically.
How do I find the right crossbow for me?
This Top 10 ranks the crossbows we've reviewed against each other, but the highest-scoring model here isn't automatically the right one for your budget or how you plan to use it. A budget CenterPoint crossbow for occasional target practice is a different purchase than a premium Ravin built for serious whitetail hunting. Our complete buying guide walks through draw weight, speed, and price range so you can narrow this list down to what actually fits your situation.
What actually matters when buying a crossbow?
Three numbers matter more than marketing copy: speed (fps), kinetic energy (ft-lbs), and draw weight. A higher fps generally means a flatter arrow trajectory and more forgiving range estimation, but it isn't the whole story, Ravin's own R470 XERO XK7 and R500 both use a real, confirmed 17 lb draw weight through Ravin's own cam system, while CenterPoint's traditional compound crossbows run 185-200 lbs to reach similar or lower speeds. Our how crossbows work guide breaks down what these numbers actually mean in practical terms.
Are these prices current?
Every price on this page is checked directly against the manufacturer's own current listing, CenterPoint Archery's and Ravin Crossbows' real product pages, at the time each review was written or last updated, not copied from an old catalog or a manufacturer's suggested retail price. Crossbow pricing and stock status can change (CenterPoint's own AT400 was confirmed out of stock as of this writing), so treat the price shown here as a strong recent reference and confirm the live number and availability on the seller's page before you buy.