GOYOJO GNG2K
#2 in MonocularsFull review
A high-resolution, helmet-mountable monocular for hands-free night navigation on trails and private land. The maker publishes no battery life or water rating.
Amazon $549$549
The GOYOJO GNG2K is the better digital night vision device overall, rated 3.5 to 3.1. The GOYOJO GNG2K leads on warranty. The TakLite IRIS wins on value and optics. The TakLite IRIS costs $449.05 less ($99.95 vs $549).
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TakLite IRIS
#7 in MonocularsFull review
A light, low-latency head-mountable monocular for moving around in the dark, at a low price. It does not record and its battery is short.
Amazon $99.95$99.95
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GOYOJO GNG2K for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the TakLite IRIS for value ($99.95 vs $549) and optics (1x optical, 60° view vs 1x optical, 45° view).
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 | GOYOJO GNG2K | TakLite IRIS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Image 25% | 100 2688 x 1520 sensor | 50 sensor and screen resolution not published (neutral score used) |
| Optics 15% | 70 1x optical, 45° view | 100 1x optical, 60° view |
| Runtime 15% | 50 runtime not published (neutral score used) | 0 2 h stated runtime |
| Value 15% | 4 $549 | 78 $99.95 |
| Waterproofing 10% | 50 water resistance not published (neutral score used) | 50 water resistance not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Recording 5% | 50 recording not published (neutral score used) | 0 does not record |
| Claimed range 5% | 74 984 ft claimed | 50 range not claimed (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| GOYOJO GNG2K | TakLite IRIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | ||
| Type | Monocular | Monocular |
| Sensor | 0.0001 lux low-light sensor | - |
| Sensor resolution | 2688 x 1520 | - |
| Screen | - | 1.5 in OLED |
| Optics | ||
| Optical magnification | 1x | 1x |
| Digital zoom | 4x | - |
| Field of view | 45 ° | 60 ° |
| IR illuminator | 940 nm | 940 nm |
| Claimed range in darkness | 984 ft | - |
| Recording and power | ||
| Video recording | - | No |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | - | No |
| Battery | - | Built-in Li-ion, USB-C |
| Runtime at night | - | 2 h |
| Build | ||
| Head mount included | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 13.6 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |