The Bushnell Equinox X650 5x32 rates 3.5 among monoculars digital night vision devices; the Night Owl Optics NOB3X-DG 3x42 rates 3.3 among binoculars and goggles ones. The Night Owl Optics NOB3X-DG 3x42 costs $80 less ($59.99 vs $139.99).
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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 $139.99A $60 night vision binocular for occasional wildlife watching from a porch or a tripod. Night Owl publishes little about its image quality.
Amazon $59.99These 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 | Bushnell Equinox X650 5x32 | Night Owl Optics NOB3X-DG 3x42 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 57 3x optical, 42 mm objective |
| Runtime 15% | 50 runtime not published (neutral score used) | 50 runtime not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 15% | 63 $139.99 | 100 $59.99 |
| Waterproofing 10% | 25 IPX4 | 50 water resistance not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Recording 5% | 50 records, resolution not published (neutral score used) | 50 records, resolution not published (neutral score used) |
| Claimed range 5% | 48 650 ft claimed | 17 394 ft claimed |
| Bushnell Equinox X650 5x32 | Night Owl Optics NOB3X-DG 3x42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | ||
| Type | Monocular | Binocular |
| Sensor | - | CMOS |
| Screen | LCD | - |
| Optics | ||
| Optical magnification | 5x | 3x |
| Digital zoom | - | 2x |
| Objective lens | 32 mm | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 7.3 ° | - |
| IR illuminator | 850 nm | Yes |
| Claimed range in darkness | 650 ft | 394 ft |
| Recording and power | ||
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Battery | 3 x AA (included) | 2 x CR123A (not included) |
| Build | ||
| Head mount included | No | No |
| Water protection | IPX4 | - |
| Weight | 13.8 oz | 15.3 oz |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
