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
The Night Owl Optics Night Scope 3x rates 2.8 among monoculars digital night vision devices; the Bresser Digital NV Binocular 3x rates 2.6 among binoculars and goggles ones. The Night Owl Optics Night Scope 3x costs $160.01 less ($59.99 vs $220).
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Bresser Digital NV Binocular 3x
A simple AA-powered night vision binocular with a long warranty, for watching the garden or a feeder from a window. The picture is low resolution and it should be kept out of the rain.
Amazon $220$220
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (monoculars and binoculars and goggles), 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 | Night Owl Optics Night Scope 3x | Bresser Digital NV Binocular 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Image 25% | 50 sensor and screen resolution not published (neutral score used) | 0 640 x 480 sensor, 320 x 240 screen |
| Optics 15% | 40 3x optical, 7.2° view | 40 3x optical, 10° view |
| Runtime 15% | 6 2.5 h stated runtime | 38 5 h stated runtime |
| Value 15% | 100 $59.99 | 44 $220 |
| Waterproofing 10% | 0 not water resistant | 0 not water resistant |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
| Recording 5% | 16 records 480p | 50 records, resolution not published (neutral score used) |
| Claimed range 5% | 50 range not claimed (neutral score used) | 22 427 ft claimed |
Specifications
| Night Owl Optics Night Scope 3x | Bresser Digital NV Binocular 3x | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | ||
| Type | Monocular | Binocular |
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor resolution | - | 640 x 480 |
| Screen | - | LCD |
| Screen resolution | - | 320 x 240 |
| Optics | ||
| Optical magnification | 3x | 3x |
| Digital zoom | - | 2x |
| Field of view | 7.2 ° | 10 ° |
| IR illuminator | Yes | 850 nm |
| Claimed range in darkness | - | 427 ft |
| Recording and power | ||
| Video recording | 480p | Yes |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Battery | 2 x CR123A | 4 x AA |
| Runtime at night | 2.5 h | 5 h |
| Build | ||
| Head mount included | No | No |
| Water protection | No | No |
| Weight | 10.6 oz | 15.1 oz |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years |