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
The TakLite IRIS rates 3.1 among monoculars digital night vision devices; the Nightfox Swift Max rates 2.4 among binoculars and goggles ones. The TakLite IRIS costs $30.04 less ($99.95 vs $129.99).
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Nightfox Swift Max
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 $129.99$129.99
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 | TakLite IRIS | Nightfox Swift Max |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Image 25% | 50 sensor and screen resolution not published (neutral score used) | 0 640 x 480 sensor, 320 x 240 screen |
| Optics 15% | 100 1x optical, 60° view | 60 1x optical, 40° view |
| Runtime 15% | 0 2 h stated runtime | 12 3 h stated runtime |
| Value 15% | 78 $99.95 | 66 $129.99 |
| Waterproofing 10% | 50 water resistance not published (neutral score used) | 50 water resistance not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 12 1.5-year warranty |
| Recording 5% | 0 does not record | 0 does not record |
| Claimed range 5% | 50 range not claimed (neutral score used) | 0 262 ft claimed |
Specifications
| TakLite IRIS | Nightfox Swift Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | ||
| Type | Monocular | Goggles |
| Sensor | - | CMOS |
| Sensor resolution | - | 640 x 480 |
| Screen | 1.5 in OLED | TFT |
| Screen resolution | - | 320 x 240 |
| Optics | ||
| Optical magnification | 1x | 1x |
| Digital zoom | - | 2x |
| Field of view | 60 ° | 40 ° |
| IR illuminator | 940 nm | 850 nm |
| Claimed range in darkness | - | 262 ft |
| Recording and power | ||
| Video recording | No | No |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Battery | Built-in Li-ion, USB-C | Built-in Li-ion, 3,000 mAh |
| Battery capacity | - | 3,000 mAh |
| Runtime at night | 2 h | 3 h |
| Build | ||
| Head mount included | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 7.8 oz | 12.7 oz |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1.5 years |