Night Owl Optics NOB3X-DG 3x42
A $60 night vision binocular for occasional wildlife watching from a porch or a tripod. Night Owl publishes little about its image quality.
Amazon $59.99$59.99
The Night Owl Optics NOB3X-DG 3x42 is the better digital night vision device overall, rated 3.3 to 2.7. The Night Owl Optics NOB3X-DG 3x42 leads on value and optics. The Bresser Nightlux 200 Pro 3x wins on warranty and claimed range. The Night Owl Optics NOB3X-DG 3x42 costs $172.04 less ($59.99 vs $232.03).
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Bresser Nightlux 200 Pro 3x
A longer-running version of Bresser’s digital binocular, for wildlife watching from a hide or a porch. The image is low resolution for the price.
Amazon $232.03$232.03
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Night Owl Optics NOB3X-DG 3x42 for value ($59.99 vs $232.03) and optics (3x optical, 42 mm objective vs 3x optical, 6.8° view).
- Choose the Bresser Nightlux 200 Pro 3x for warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and claimed range (656 ft claimed vs 394 ft claimed).
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 | Night Owl Optics NOB3X-DG 3x42 | Bresser Nightlux 200 Pro 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Image 25% | 50 sensor and screen resolution not published (neutral score used) | 0 320 x 240 screen |
| Optics 15% | 57 3x optical, 42 mm objective | 40 3x optical, 6.8° view |
| Runtime 15% | 50 runtime not published (neutral score used) | 50 6 h stated runtime |
| Value 15% | 100 $59.99 | 41 $232.03 |
| Waterproofing 10% | 50 water resistance not published (neutral score used) | 0 not water resistant |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
| Recording 5% | 50 records, resolution not published (neutral score used) | 50 records, resolution not published (neutral score used) |
| Claimed range 5% | 17 394 ft claimed | 49 656 ft claimed |
Specifications
| Night Owl Optics NOB3X-DG 3x42 | Bresser Nightlux 200 Pro 3x | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | ||
| Type | Binocular | Binocular |
| Sensor | CMOS | VGA CMOS |
| Sensor megapixels | - | 0.3 MP |
| Screen | - | 2 in TFT |
| Screen resolution | - | 320 x 240 |
| Optics | ||
| Optical magnification | 3x | 3x |
| Digital zoom | 2x | 2x |
| Objective lens | 42 mm | - |
| Field of view | - | 6.8 ° |
| IR illuminator | Yes | 850 nm |
| Claimed range in darkness | 394 ft | 656 ft |
| Recording and power | ||
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Battery | 2 x CR123A (not included) | 8 x AA (not included) |
| Runtime at night | - | 6 h |
| Build | ||
| Head mount included | No | No |
| Water protection | - | No |
| Weight | 15.3 oz | 18.7 oz |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years |