Nightfox Prowl
#6 in MonocularsFull review
A head-mounted 1x monocular for walking, camp chores and checking the property in the dark with both hands free. The Prowl 2 adds a Full HD sensor and IP65 sealing for $50 more.
Amazon $199.99$199.99
The Nightfox Prowl rates 3.2 among monoculars digital night vision devices; the Firefield Hexcore HD 1-3x rates 2.5 among binoculars and goggles ones. The Nightfox Prowl costs $15.98 less ($199.99 vs $215.97).
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Firefield Hexcore HD 1-3x
A binocular that doubles as head-mounted goggles, for walking and camp use as well as watching from one spot. Battery life with the IR turned up is short.
Amazon $215.97$215.97
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 | Nightfox Prowl | Firefield Hexcore HD 1-3x |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Image 25% | 50 sensor and screen resolution not published (neutral score used) | 40 1280 x 720 sensor, 640 x 360 screen |
| Optics 15% | 88 1x optical, 53.8° view | 20 1x optical, 20° view |
| Runtime 15% | 38 5 h stated runtime | 0 1.5 h stated runtime |
| Value 15% | 48 $199.99 | 44 $215.97 |
| Waterproofing 10% | 25 IP54 | 0 not water resistant |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Recording 5% | 61 records 1080p | 39 records 720p |
| Claimed range 5% | 22 430 ft claimed | 49 657 ft claimed |
Specifications
| Nightfox Prowl | Firefield Hexcore HD 1-3x | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | ||
| Type | Monocular | Goggles |
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor resolution | - | 1280 x 720 |
| Screen resolution | - | 640 x 360 |
| Optics | ||
| Optical magnification | 1x | 1x |
| Digital zoom | 3x | 3x |
| Field of view | 53.8 ° | 20 ° |
| IR illuminator | 850 nm / 940 nm | 850 nm |
| Claimed range in darkness | 430 ft | 657 ft |
| Recording and power | ||
| Video recording | 1080p | 720p |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Battery | Removable 18650 Li-ion, 3,200 mAh | 4 x AA (included) |
| Battery capacity | 3,200 mAh | - |
| Runtime at night | 5 h | 1.5 h |
| Build | ||
| Head mount included | Yes | Yes |
| Water protection | IP54 | No |
| Weight | 9 oz | 19.1 oz |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |