ATN BinoX 4K 4-16x
A day/night smart binocular with a 4K sensor, rangefinder and long battery life, for surveying land and serious wildlife watching. It is heavy and expensive.
Amazon $899$899
The ATN BinoX 4K 4-16x rates 3.6 among binoculars and goggles digital night vision devices; the Night Owl Optics Night Scope 3x rates 2.8 among monoculars ones. The Night Owl Optics Night Scope 3x costs $839.01 less ($59.99 vs $899).
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Night Owl Optics Night Scope 3x
#9 in MonocularsFull review
A basic $60 monocular for a first look at backyard wildlife at night. Expect a low-resolution picture and short battery life.
Amazon $59.99$59.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (binoculars and goggles and monoculars), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | ATN BinoX 4K 4-16x | Night Owl Optics Night Scope 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Image 25% | 100 3864 x 2218 sensor, 1280 x 720 screen | 50 sensor and screen resolution not published (neutral score used) |
| Optics 15% | 63 4x optical, 40 mm objective, 6° view | 40 3x optical, 7.2° view |
| Runtime 15% | 100 15 h stated runtime | 6 2.5 h stated runtime |
| Value 15% | 0 $899 | 100 $59.99 |
| Waterproofing 10% | 15 weather resistant, no IP rating | 0 not water resistant |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Recording 5% | 61 records 1080p | 16 records 480p |
| Claimed range 5% | 50 range not claimed (neutral score used) | 50 range not claimed (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| ATN BinoX 4K 4-16x | Night Owl Optics Night Scope 3x | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | ||
| Type | Binocular | Monocular |
| Sensor | ATN 4K M265 | CMOS |
| Sensor resolution | 3864 x 2218 | - |
| Screen resolution | 1280 x 720 | - |
| Optics | ||
| Optical magnification | 4x | 3x |
| Objective lens | 40 mm | - |
| Field of view | 6 ° | 7.2 ° |
| IR illuminator | Yes | Yes |
| Recording and power | ||
| Video recording | 1080p | 480p |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Battery | Built-in Li-ion | 2 x CR123A |
| Runtime at night | 15 h | 2.5 h |
| Build | ||
| Head mount included | No | No |
| Water protection | Weather resistant (no rating) | No |
| Weight | 40 oz | 10.6 oz |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |