A day/night smart binocular with a 4K sensor, rangefinder and long battery life, for surveying land and serious wildlife watching. It is heavy and expensive.
Amazon $899
A $60 night vision binocular for occasional wildlife watching from a porch or a tripod. Night Owl publishes little about its image quality.
- 3xOptical
- YesIR
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 3x optics and a 42 mm lens for a low price
- Tripod mountable
- Comes with a 32 GB card
- Recording resolution and battery life not published
- Runs on CR123A cells, not AA
- No published water resistance
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Specifications
| Model number | NOB3X-DG |
|---|---|
| Image | |
| Type | Binocular |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Optics | |
| Optical magnification | 3x |
| Digital zoom | 2x |
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| IR illuminator | Yes |
| Claimed range in darkness | 394 ft |
| Recording and power | |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | No |
| Battery | 2 x CR123A (not included) |
| Build | |
| Head mount included | No |
| Weight | 15.3 oz |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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