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 Nightfox Swift 2 Pro rates 3.1 among binoculars and goggles ones.
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Nightfox Swift 2 Pro
The Swift 2 goggles with 1080p recording and IP54 sealing, for campers and property owners who want to keep what they see. Worth the $40 over the Swift 2 if you will record.
Amazon $199.99$199.99
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 | Nightfox Swift 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Image 25% | 50 sensor and screen resolution not published (neutral score used) | 51 1920 x 1080 sensor, 480 x 360 screen |
| Optics 15% | 88 1x optical, 53.8° view | 88 1x optical, 54° view |
| Runtime 15% | 38 5 h stated runtime | 25 4 h stated runtime |
| Value 15% | 48 $199.99 | 48 $199.99 |
| Waterproofing 10% | 25 IP54 | 25 IP54 |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Recording 5% | 61 records 1080p | 61 records 1080p |
| Claimed range 5% | 22 430 ft claimed | 22 430 ft claimed |
Specifications
| Nightfox Prowl | Nightfox Swift 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | ||
| Type | Monocular | Goggles |
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor resolution | - | 1920 x 1080 |
| Screen | - | 2 in TFT |
| Screen resolution | - | 480 x 360 |
| Optics | ||
| Optical magnification | 1x | 1x |
| Digital zoom | 3x | 2x |
| Field of view | 53.8 ° | 54 ° |
| IR illuminator | 850 nm / 940 nm | 850 nm / 940 nm |
| Claimed range in darkness | 430 ft | 430 ft |
| Recording and power | ||
| Video recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Battery | Removable 18650 Li-ion, 3,200 mAh | Removable 18650 Li-ion, 3,200 mAh |
| Battery capacity | 3,200 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| Runtime at night | 5 h | 4 h |
| Build | ||
| Head mount included | Yes | Yes |
| Water protection | IP54 | IP54 |
| Weight | 9 oz | 13.2 oz |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |