SiOnyx Aurora Pro

Last updated: November 9, 2026

SiOnyx Aurora Pro
3.2/5#5 of 9 in monoculars night vision
3.2

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.

  • None (ambient light)IR
  • 2 hRuntime
Check price at Amazon$849

Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • Color night vision from starlight, with no IR beam to give you away
  • IP67, survives a dunk to 3 ft for 30 minutes
  • Sharp 1024 x 768 OLED viewfinder
  • GPS and compass for night boating
Cons
  • No built-in IR illuminator, so it needs some ambient light
  • About 2 hours per battery
  • Records only 720p video
  • Costs several times more than the IR monoculars

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 numberC011300
Image
TypeMonocular
SensorUltra low-light CMOS
ScreenMicro OLED
Screen resolution1024 x 768
Optics
Digital zoom3x
Field of view44 °
IR illuminatorNone (ambient light)
Claimed range in darkness492 ft
Recording and power
Video recording720p
Phone app / Wi-FiYes
BatteryRechargeable Li-ion, 2 included
Runtime at night2 h
Build
Head mount includedNo
Water protectionIP67
Weight9.7 oz
Warranty2 years

Alternatives in this type

Nightfox Prowl

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
$199.99
1x1080p

Compare

Compare the SiOnyx Aurora Pro with any other digital night vision device →

More from SiOnyx: every SiOnyx product ranked.