Quick Summary
The Nightfox Arctic is a thermal night vision monocular for hands-free viewing, with a head or helmet mounting setup. It combines thermal imaging with multiple colour palettes and heat filters, so the display can be adapted for different viewing conditions.
It is built around a 50 fps fixed focus thermal sensor with 256 x 192 resolution, an AMOLED display and a wide 24 degree field of view. The housing is IP65 rated, and the unit uses a 3500 mAh battery with USB-C charging.
Key Details
| Detail | Verified information and buyer relevance |
|---|---|
| Product type | Thermal night vision monocular for hands-free viewing. |
| Mounting | Head strap and dovetail adaptor included for head or helmet mounting. |
| Sensor | 50 fps fixed focus thermal sensor with 256 x 192 resolution. |
| Sensitivity | ≦30 mK sensitivity for thermal imaging detail. |
| Display | AMOLED display. |
| Field of view | 24 degree FOV for a wider viewing angle. |
| Detection range | Around 180 m (100 yd). |
| Protection rating | IP65-rated housing. |
| Battery | 3500 mAh battery with up to 9 hours of use. |
| Charging | USB-C charging. |
| Storage | 32 GB memory card for recording footage without sound. |
What to Compare Before Buying
- Mounting setup: This model includes a head strap and dovetail adaptor. Check that your helmet or head setup matches the mounting arrangement you want to use.
- Field of view: The stated 24 degree FOV gives a wider view than narrow FOV models. Compare this with the viewing area you want to cover.
- Battery use: The stated battery is 3500 mAh with up to 9 hours of use. Check whether that suits the time you expect to be away from charging.
- Recording storage: A 32 GB memory card is included for footage recording. Confirm that this suits how much recording you expect to keep.
- Protection rating: The IP65 housing is an important check if you want a product for exposed conditions.
What Is Included
- Nightfox Arctic thermal night vision monocular
- Head strap
- Dovetail adaptor
- 32 GB memory card
Before You Decide
Check that you want a thermal night vision monocular with head or helmet mounting rather than a hand-held-only unit. Confirm the mounting setup, the 24 degree field of view, and whether the stated battery life and included 32 GB memory card suit your needs. If IP65 housing matters for your intended use, keep that requirement in view as you compare options.
