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Expert Review
Excellent Entry-Level Thermal Binoculars
The Rix Aurora A3 Thermal Binoculars come with an excellent blend of functionality, ergonomics, and intuitive controls. The sensor's resolution is a respectable 384x288, which pairs very well with the large 2.7" OLED display. Together, the pair result in very clear imagery, with up to 16x magnification. You'll definitely want a longer range to sample when zooming in to the max setting, as everything starts looking like a blur if you're viewing objects within 100 yards. The added soft touch coating, along with the textured design of the plastic inserts on the top of the binoculars make these excellent for use in humid or wet conditions. You have plenty of grip, and a comfortable hold on the surprisingly lightweight unit. The controls are very easy to find while looking through the unit, and the software is very intuitive to use. There are very basic settings and options, including to save and store photos and videos on the included 32GB of storage. You have four different thermal imagery settings for various conditions. These include:
1. White hot spot
2. Black hot spot
3. Red hot spot
4. Full Color hot spot
The battery life has proven to be excellent. With the combination of (8) AA batteries, along with the internal 3800mAh rechargeable one, you are able to get through a full 24-hour runtime. In my testing, I was able to run them for just under 23 hours, but under the 4th brightness setting. Keeping the brightness at level 2 or 1 should allow for the full 24 ...
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1. White hot spot
2. Black hot spot
3. Red hot spot
4. Full Color hot spot
The battery life has proven to be excellent. With the combination of (8) AA batteries, along with the internal 3800mAh rechargeable one, you are able to get through a full 24-hour runtime. In my testing, I was able to run them for just under 23 hours, but under the 4th brightness setting. Keeping the brightness at level 2 or 1 should allow for the full 24 ...
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Pros:
- battery life
- Easy Controls
- Different Image Settings
Cons:
- Could Have Higher Resolution for Price
Best Used for:
- hunting
Would recommend: Yes
Very Capable And Convenient
These thermal binos are impressive. The large display is excellent, the controls are simple, and the clarity is adequate. The different imagery modes really come in handy in certain conditions. The battery life seems to be plentiful, as I was able to last about 20 hours on a full charge and 8 AA's. The only kink I've noticed is that the software can sometime glitch when first turning it on. You'll get the image immediately, but the controls will be delayed or unresponsive. Restarting the system tends to fix this. The resolution is adequate for the money, but the zoom function seems to only be useful in ranges over 500 yards. The accessories, including the carrying bag are excellent as well. Very high quality, and great value for the money. All in all, it's a very capable and convenient set of thermal binoculars.
Pros:
- battery life
- Build quality
- Accessories
Cons:
- software
Best Used for:
- hunting
Would recommend: Yes
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