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Bering Optics Hogster Vibe 35 vs Bering Optics Hogster Zap

The Hogster Vibe 35 runs a 384×288 core at 17 µm behind a 35 mm lens; the Hogster Zap runs 384×288 at 12 µm behind 35 mm. The Hogster Vibe 35 is lighter by 6.2 oz. Approximate prices are ~$2,075 and ~$1,875.

How far you can see a person

Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim

Bering Optics Hogster Vibe 35384×288 · 17 µm · 35 mm

79 m make out detail129 m tell what it is515 m spot itmaker claims 750 m

Bering Optics Hogster Zap384×288 · 12 µm · 35 mm

112 m make out detail182 m tell what it is729 m spot itmaker claims 900 m

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Calculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.

Spec	Bering OpticsBering Optics Hogster Vibe 35	Bering OpticsBering Optics Hogster Zap
Published
Sensor	384×288	384×288
Pixel pitch	17 µm	12 µm
NETD	<35 mK	≤35 mK
Refresh rate	50 Hz	50 Hz
Lens	35 mm	35 mm
Base magnification	2×	2.8×
Digital zoom	up to 4×	up to 11.2×
Field of view	10.7° horizontal	7.5° horizontal
Display	1280x960 LCOS	1440x1080 OLED
Claimed detection	750 m	900 m
Claim basis	hog (L16 x H9)	running hog (L16 x H19)
Run time	4 h	5 h
Battery type	CR123	—
Weight	17.1 oz	23.3 oz
Length	7.7″	7.9″
Laser rangefinder	No	No
Ballistic calculator	No	No
Records video	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
IP rating	IP67	IP66
Warranty	4 years	4 years
Approx. price	~$2,075	~$1,875
Derived here
IFOV	0.486 mrad	0.343 mrad
Est. detection	515 m	729 m
Est. recognition	129 m	182 m
Est. identification	79 m	112 m
Claim ÷ estimate	1.5×	1.2×
Derived field of view	10.7°	7.5°
Pixels per degree	36	51
Where to buy	Amazon →	Bering Optics →

Tinted rows are where these two differ. Prices are approximate.