A low-cost, AA-powered monocular from a major optics brand, for checking on livestock, wildlife or the yard after dark. Bushnell does not publish its sensor or screen resolution.
Amazon $139.99The Bushnell Equinox X650 5x32 is the better digital night vision device overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The Bushnell Equinox X650 5x32 leads on value. The Bushnell Equinox Z2 4.5x40 wins on optics and claimed range. The Bushnell Equinox X650 5x32 costs $229.95 less ($139.99 vs $369.94).
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The middle Equinox Z2, with a wider view than the 6x50 and the same app streaming and 1080p recording. At current prices the 6x50 costs less.
Amazon $369.94Which should you buy?
- Choose the Bushnell Equinox X650 5x32 for value ($139.99 vs $369.94).
- Choose the Bushnell Equinox Z2 4.5x40 for optics (4.5x optical, 40 mm objective, 6° view vs 5x optical, 32 mm objective, 7.3° view) and claimed range (750 ft claimed vs 650 ft claimed).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every monoculars digital night vision device; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Bushnell Equinox X650 5x32 | Bushnell Equinox Z2 4.5x40 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Image 25% | 50 sensor and screen resolution not published (neutral score used) | 50 sensor and screen resolution not published (neutral score used) |
| Optics 15% | 60 5x optical, 32 mm objective, 7.3° view | 68 4.5x optical, 40 mm objective, 6° view |
| Runtime 15% | 50 runtime not published (neutral score used) | 50 runtime not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 15% | 63 $139.99 | 21 $369.94 |
| Waterproofing 10% | 25 IPX4 | 25 IPX4 |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
| Recording 5% | 50 records, resolution not published (neutral score used) | 61 records 1080p |
| Claimed range 5% | 48 650 ft claimed | 57 750 ft claimed |
Specifications
| Bushnell Equinox X650 5x32 | Bushnell Equinox Z2 4.5x40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | ||
| Type | Monocular | Monocular |
| Screen | LCD | LCD |
| Optics | ||
| Optical magnification | 5x | 4.5x |
| Objective lens | 32 mm | 40 mm |
| Field of view | 7.3 ° | 6 ° |
| IR illuminator | 850 nm | 850 nm |
| Claimed range in darkness | 650 ft | 750 ft |
| Recording and power | ||
| Video recording | Yes | 1080p |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Battery | 3 x AA (included) | 4 x AA (not included) |
| Build | ||
| Head mount included | No | No |
| Water protection | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Weight | 13.8 oz | 22 oz |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
