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
A compact 6x monocular for spotting deer or coyotes at the edge of a field. Barska does not publish its battery life or water resistance.
- 6xOptical
- 850 nmIR
Price checked November 7, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 6x optical magnification in a pocketable 8.6 oz body
- Recharges over USB-C
- Records photos and video day or night
- Small 320 x 240 screen
- Battery life not published
- No published water resistance
- One-year warranty
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | BQ14070 |
|---|---|
| Image | |
| Type | Monocular |
| Sensor | 1/3 in CMOS |
| Sensor megapixels | 1.3 MP |
| Screen | 2 in IPS |
| Screen resolution | 320 x 240 |
| Optics | |
| Optical magnification | 6x |
| Digital zoom | 8x |
| Objective lens | 25 mm |
| Field of view | 10 ° |
| IR illuminator | 850 nm |
| Claimed range in darkness | 984 ft |
| Recording and power | |
| Video recording | 1440p |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | No |
| Battery | Built-in rechargeable lithium, USB-C |
| Build | |
| Head mount included | No |
| Weight | 8.6 oz |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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