Razor HD LH is a little better optically.
VX-5 can be had with an illuminated reticle and exposed turret for dialing elevation.
Reticles are in the eye of the beholder, but I am obviously partial to the G4-BDC reticle in the Vortex. It also comes with HSR-4. VX-5 is only available with illuminated and non-illuminated plex.
If G4 BDC reticle works for you, it is heavily discounted right now. I think you can pick it up for around $500 right now. I have links somewhere on my website, but you can easily find it discounted.
ILya