Nightfox Swift 2 Pro
The Swift 2 goggles with 1080p recording and IP54 sealing, for campers and property owners who want to keep what they see. Worth the $40 over the Swift 2 if you will record.
Amazon $199.99$199.99
The Nightfox Swift 2 Pro is the better digital night vision device overall, rated 3.1 to 2.6. The Nightfox Swift 2 Pro leads on image, optics and waterproofing. The Bresser Digital NV Binocular 3x wins on warranty and runtime. The Nightfox Swift 2 Pro costs $20.01 less ($199.99 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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Nightfox Swift 2 Pro for image (1920 x 1080 sensor, 480 x 360 screen vs 640 x 480 sensor, 320 x 240 screen), optics (1x optical, 54° view vs 3x optical, 10° view) and waterproofing (IP54 vs not water resistant).
- Choose the Bresser Digital NV Binocular 3x for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and runtime (5 h stated runtime vs 4 h stated runtime).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every binoculars and goggles digital night vision device; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Nightfox Swift 2 Pro | Bresser Digital NV Binocular 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Image 25% | 51 1920 x 1080 sensor, 480 x 360 screen | 0 640 x 480 sensor, 320 x 240 screen |
| Optics 15% | 88 1x optical, 54° view | 40 3x optical, 10° view |
| Runtime 15% | 25 4 h stated runtime | 38 5 h stated runtime |
| Value 15% | 48 $199.99 | 44 $220 |
| Waterproofing 10% | 25 IP54 | 0 not water resistant |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
| Recording 5% | 61 records 1080p | 50 records, resolution not published (neutral score used) |
| Claimed range 5% | 22 430 ft claimed | 22 427 ft claimed |
Specifications
| Nightfox Swift 2 Pro | Bresser Digital NV Binocular 3x | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | ||
| Type | Goggles | Binocular |
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 |
| Screen | 2 in TFT | LCD |
| Screen resolution | 480 x 360 | 320 x 240 |
| Optics | ||
| Optical magnification | 1x | 3x |
| Digital zoom | 2x | 2x |
| Field of view | 54 ° | 10 ° |
| IR illuminator | 850 nm / 940 nm | 850 nm |
| Claimed range in darkness | 430 ft | 427 ft |
| Recording and power | ||
| Video recording | 1080p | Yes |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Battery | Removable 18650 Li-ion, 3,200 mAh | 4 x AA |
| Battery capacity | 3,200 mAh | - |
| Runtime at night | 4 h | 5 h |
| Build | ||
| Head mount included | Yes | No |
| Water protection | IP54 | No |
| Weight | 13.2 oz | 15.1 oz |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |