Reviews & Ratings for Armasight Spark CORE Night Vision Monocular — 52 reviews — Page 1

The Spark CORE is just where you get to seeing out to realistic distance with better clarity. I purchased a separate IR Flashlight which mounts on the unit to supplement the devices built-in IR. You will want to get one to so you can get the most out of your device. There is a headgear get up that you use to strap it on your head which is included but I've never used. Can't tell you much on the headgear but the Spark Nite CORE is what you want as an entry level NVD appropriate for all ages IMHO.

I first bought several cheaper NV units (Ghost Hunter, Torey Pines), tried them & returned them. I bought an Armasight Spark Core 2 & it's as good as a PVS14 without the high price! I have a rhino mount & a rifle mount & both mounts are superb! You can buy 3 of these for the price of a 14.

This is a gen 1 night vision device. Its ok for a gen 1 and it is about as good as it gets in that class. I'm able to see pretty good with recognition out to about 40 yards. I ran mine during nautical twilight and saw much further. An added infrared illuminator adds to clarity. The reason the title states as it does is you need to spend near 3 grand for something you can truly "own the night" with. I should have spent around $2500 for a gen 2 at least. I found a use for my short range device. The controls are easy enough to figure out and the switches haven't broken or fallen of mine yet. Bright lights will ruin your device be careful its delicate.

But your not gonna find a bigger bang for your buck in a Gen1 NVD. If you want better, save your pennies for a GEN2 or 3.
With that said, I had this unit out on a cloudy night and was testing it with, and without the built in illuminator. Detail without the illuminator was good out to 50yds. using it brightened things up a bit, and extended the range another 10 or 15yds. There is some fisheye but as has been said before, it's negligible. I couldn't be happier with this rig.

I'm not a spec ops guy, nor do I have any real experience with NODS especially expensive ones. And although this falls into the budget category I still think you should get something for your money. To start off, if you don't buy and additional IR illuminating device then don't waste your time. You cant see anything without one. I couldn't see ten feet in front of me inside a dimly lit house. I tried all types of areas where there was an abundance of ambient light to a small amount and they sucked no matter what environment I was in. Hard to believe but I was able to see better without them. All they did was turn everything green, but did not improve my vision in-fact I think it greatly hinders it. In short, these are at best a kids toy, and if you are trying to use these in any serious roll, you will be sorely disappointed. Returned for full refund.

In my opinion This is by far the best entry night vision monocular in the sub 1k category! The built-in illuminator isn't super bright, bright enough for any indoor use or out to 50yards outside so I'd recommend purchasing a more powerful illuminator if planning on shooting much past that. There are tons of accessories made for this particular model from picatinny mounts to magnifiers etc.. also it's hard to believe it's a Gen1 by how clear you can focus this is thing with the two different focus adjustments it has! Very impressed & I feel like I got my money's worth & didn't spend a fortune like most NV costs

Bought this for close to medium range usage. In the short time I have had it it seems to work well within my needs. Works well indoors with it's ir light. Outside it does need a external source. Overall a good optic for the price.

Great quality, smooth details, absolutely stunning finish! Love it. Perfectly fit. Recommend to every one! Supper quick delivery hand to hand. Love the company! Decided to buy all stuff at OpticsPlanet. Me and my friends! The whole city!

Overall very happy with the Spark. I bought it from Australia and was very impressed by how fast it got here, around a week by memory. Customer service was very helpful, answered my questions within a day.

Some things to keep in mind about the Sparks performance. You pretty much need the moon for it to be effective because it picks up on light that our eyes have trouble with. So indoors or outdoors without a moon and just stars you are not going to see into the darkness all that much without the built in ir lluminator. With the ir led on... amazing. I live in the country and my first walk I was amazed at how easy it was to spot animals, their eyes shine like two little glowing beads. Saw a possum and a bird that i snuck up on nearly within touching distance. Also got swooped by an owl but saw him coming at me from quite a distance because of the glowing eyes as a give away.

If you are hunting with this I would imagine this would be an excellent tool for spotting the animal at close distance then pairing it with a night vision scope on your weapon.

I'd ordered mine on memorial day & got a 40% discount. The price was great & I had the product to my door within 3 day's I believe, which was 1 day sooner than I was supposed to get it. I'd definitely go with OP again!!