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 $199.99The Nightfox Swift 2 Pro is the better digital night vision device overall, rated 3.1 to 2.4. The Nightfox Swift 2 Pro leads on image, optics and recording. The Nightfox Swift Max wins on value. The Nightfox Swift Max costs $70 less ($129.99 vs $199.99).
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Entry-level hands-free goggles for close-range use around camp or the yard. The Swift 2 gives a far sharper picture for $30 more.
Amazon $129.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Nightfox Swift 2 Pro for image (1920 x 1080 sensor, 480 x 360 screen vs 640 x 480 sensor, 320 x 240 screen), optics (1x optical, 54° view vs 1x optical, 40° view) and recording (records 1080p vs does not record).
- Choose the Nightfox Swift Max for value ($129.99 vs $199.99).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every binoculars and goggles digital night vision device; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Nightfox Swift 2 Pro | Nightfox Swift Max |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Image 25% | 51 1920 x 1080 sensor, 480 x 360 screen | 0 640 x 480 sensor, 320 x 240 screen |
| Optics 15% | 88 1x optical, 54° view | 60 1x optical, 40° view |
| Runtime 15% | 25 4 h stated runtime | 12 3 h stated runtime |
| Value 15% | 48 $199.99 | 66 $129.99 |
| Waterproofing 10% | 25 IP54 | 50 water resistance not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 12 1.5-year warranty |
| Recording 5% | 61 records 1080p | 0 does not record |
| Claimed range 5% | 22 430 ft claimed | 0 262 ft claimed |
Specifications
| Nightfox Swift 2 Pro | Nightfox Swift Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | ||
| Type | Goggles | Goggles |
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 |
| Screen | 2 in TFT | TFT |
| Screen resolution | 480 x 360 | 320 x 240 |
| Optics | ||
| Optical magnification | 1x | 1x |
| Digital zoom | 2x | 2x |
| Field of view | 54 ° | 40 ° |
| IR illuminator | 850 nm / 940 nm | 850 nm |
| Claimed range in darkness | 430 ft | 262 ft |
| Recording and power | ||
| Video recording | 1080p | No |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Battery | Removable 18650 Li-ion, 3,200 mAh | Built-in Li-ion, 3,000 mAh |
| Battery capacity | 3,200 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Runtime at night | 4 h | 3 h |
| Build | ||
| Head mount included | Yes | Yes |
| Water protection | IP54 | - |
| Weight | 13.2 oz | 12.7 oz |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1.5 years |
