5 best night vision binoculars

Night vision binoculars are a useful optical device that allows you to observe various objects and phenomena from a sufficiently large distance both in poor lighting conditions, for example, at dusk, and in complete darkness. The areas of its application are very diverse: traveling by car at night, search and rescue operations, navigation on the water, orienteering, hunting, scientific observations of nocturnal animals, astronomy, and so on. Nevertheless, this fairly common category of optics is represented by a very limited range of models and brands, because to create a truly worthwhile night vision binoculars from the manufacturer, skill is required from a whole range of specific areas.

Indeed, unlike simple ordinary binoculars, suitable only for use with sufficient lighting, night vision devices are digital, they are very powerful, and often multifunctional. Therefore, in addition to the eyepiece and lens, representatives of this category necessarily include a display, a sensor, an electronic image processing unit, a power supply and an infrared illuminator, which, unlike a flashlight or headlights, is invisible to people and most animals, but at the same time significantly improves the quality of observation, as well as its range.

Some of the best models are capable of not only displaying what is happening at the moment, but also recording video, taking pictures in the dark. Therefore, such devices can be very, very useful for various naturalistic observations and at sporting events. According to customer reviews, some of them can even become a good alternative to a budget camera for night photography, which largely explains their popularity.

TOP 5 best night vision binoculars

5 Pulsar Edge GS 1 × 20

The top five night vision devices are closed by an unusual transformer model, which can be used as separate binoculars or in conjunction with a special helmet-mask included in the kit. The manufacturer also provided the original device with a cover, an effective optics cleaning cloth and other important additions. The ability to securely mount binoculars-glasses on the head makes this Belarusian development a win-win option for climbers, athletes, drivers and all those who need to free their hands for more important things. Sometimes the transformable Pulsar can be used for hunting, but it is important to remember that it does not bring the object closer, but shows it in real scale.

According to customer reviews, the most important advantage of these binoculars, in addition to free hands, is the excellent field of view, reaching up to 65 degrees. At the same time, the model is protected from moisture, and its price is relatively low.

4 Yukon Tracker 3 × 42

While the best and most visible feature of binoculars may seem irrelevant when used in central Russia, it can be decisive when navigating or hunting in the south, north, or in the mountains. After all, not every optical device will not break in a frost of 30 degrees Celsius and will not overheat in a heat up to 40 degrees. Such a wide operating temperature range makes the Yukon Tracker design very unpretentious and practical, suitable for use in all weather conditions. Considering the price of this night vision binoculars, such a feature seems like a miracle, since the model is among the most budgetary ones. At the same time, the device is durable and has a decent field of view.

Due to their availability and full-fledged functionality, this digital binoculars can be called the most popular of all. Many also consider it the best value for money and describe in the reviews a good battery, a simple interface and additional functions.

3 YUKON TRACKER 2X24 LT

The Yukon Tracker is a very compact device made of lightweight plastic.It is equipped with multi-layer lenses and 2x magnification. At the same time, the binoculars work in complete darkness. When illuminated at 0.5 lux (if the only light source is 1/4 of the moon), it allows you to detect a silhouette of a person at a distance of 120 meters

Binoculars features:

• Powered by one CR123A battery.
• Weight 750 grams.
• Works in the temperature range from -30 to +40 degrees.
• Disadvantage: there is no interpupillary distance adjustment.

2 Pulsar Edge GS 3.5 × 50

Night vision binoculars from Pulsar are one of the most versatile optical devices and are actively used in various fields, especially in security companies, in tourism, hunting and in various paramilitary tactical games. The explanation is quite simple. The best tracking range, reaching 220 meters, with image magnification up to 3.5x and high quality of the transmitted image, make the model very useful for a variety of purposes. A special coating of lenses in several layers eliminates glare and reliably protects from the slightest glare, which also makes the device an excellent choice.

At the same time, digital binoculars are strikingly different from analogs and the capacity of the battery. After all, the Pulsar can work without recharging not just for a while, but up to 50 hours, however, only on condition that the infrared illuminator is turned off. Also in the reviews, the clarity and good detail are especially noted, even at a fairly large distance.

1 Bushnell Equinox Z 2 × 40

The leader among the best is the American development, which is able to offer not only an increase from 2 to 6 times and the lowest weight in the category, not exceeding 621 grams, but also many useful additional features. First of all, thanks to the support of day and night modes, digital night vision binoculars perfectly cope with their tasks both in the dark and during the day, which in itself is already admirable. At the same time, this optical device allows not only to conduct searches or observation, but also to record everything that happens or take photographs, which is especially important when it is important to capture the result regardless of the environment and the level of illumination.

Although there is no clear division of digital binoculars into price segments due to their small number, many consider this device to be premium because of its functionality. At the same time, it can operate on simple finger-type batteries, which is convenient for long trips to nature.