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
The middle Equinox Z2, with a wider view than the 6x50 and the same app streaming and 1080p recording. At current prices the 6x50 costs less.
- 4.5xOptical
- 850 nmIR
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- Wider 6° view than the 6x50, easier to scan with
- Streams live video to a phone over Wi-Fi
- Records 1080p video with audio
- Five-year warranty
- Costs more than the 6x50 at current prices
- Sensor and screen resolution not published
- Battery life on 4 AA cells not published
- Splash resistant only (IPX4)
The Bushnell Equinox Z2 family
Every Bushnell Equinox Z2 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Optical | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell Equinox Z2 4.5x40 (this one) | 4.5x | 3.3/5 | $369.94 |
| Bushnell Equinox Z2 6x50 | 6x | 3.6/5 | $273.74 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 260240 |
|---|---|
| Image | |
| Type | Monocular |
| Screen | LCD |
| Optics | |
| Optical magnification | 4.5x |
| Objective lens | 40 mm |
| Field of view | 6 ° |
| IR illuminator | 850 nm |
| Claimed range in darkness | 750 ft |
| Recording and power | |
| Video recording | 1080p |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Battery | 4 x AA (not included) |
| Build | |
| Head mount included | No |
| Water protection | IPX4 |
| Weight | 22 oz |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this type
A low-cost, AA-powered monocular from a major optics brand, for checking on livestock, wildlife or the yard after dark. Bushnell does not publish its sensor or screen resolution.
Amazon $139.99A rugged color night vision camera for boaters and night hikers who want to see without shining IR. It needs some starlight or moonlight to work and costs far more than the IR models.
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