Best Digital Night Vision Monoculars Ranked

Bushnell’s long-range digital monocular, for watching wildlife across a field or along a property line, ideally from a tripod. App streaming makes it easy to share the view.

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.

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.

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.

A 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.

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.

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.

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.

A basic $60 monocular for a first look at backyard wildlife at night. Expect a low-resolution picture and short battery life.