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Bering Optics Hogster Vibe 35 vs Bering Optics Super Hogster A3

The Hogster Vibe 35 runs a 384×288 core at 17 µm behind a 35 mm lens; the Super Hogster A3 runs 384×288 at 12 µm behind 35 mm. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 515 m and 729 m and recognize one at 129 m and 182 m; the boxes say 750 m and 1,000 m. The Super Hogster A3 is lighter by 0.1 oz. Approximate prices are ~$2,075 and ~$3,095.

Estimated range, standing human, clear air
Bering Optics Hogster Vibe 35384×288 · 17 µm · 35 mm
79 m identify129 m recognize515 m detectbox says 750 m (hog (L16 x H9))
Bering Optics Super Hogster A3384×288 · 12 µm · 35 mm
112 m identify182 m recognize729 m detectbox says 1,000 m (running hog (L16 x H19))
501002005001k2k5k m
Estimated from pixel pitch and lens focal length using the Johnson criteria (2, 8 and 13 pixels across a 0.5 m human critical dimension), clear air, 50 % probability. A model of the optics, not a measurement — real range depends on temperature contrast, humidity and the animal.
SpecBering OpticsBering Optics Hogster Vibe 35Bering OpticsBering Optics Super Hogster A3
Published
Sensor384×288384×288
Pixel pitch17 µm12 µm
NETD<35 mK<40 mK
Refresh rate50 Hz50 Hz
Lens35 mm35 mm
Base magnification2.9×
Digital zoomup to 4×up to 4×
Field of view10.7° horizontal7.6° horizontal
Display1280x960 LCOS1280x960 LCOS
Claimed detection750 m1,000 m
Claim basishog (L16 x H9)running hog (L16 x H19)
Run time4 h3.5 h
Battery typeCR123CR123
Weight17.1 oz17 oz
Length7.7″7.7″
Laser rangefinderNoNo
Ballistic calculatorNoNo
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
IP ratingIP67IP67
Warranty4 years
Approx. price~$2,075~$3,095
Derived here
IFOV0.486 mrad0.343 mrad
Est. detection515 m729 m
Est. recognition129 m182 m
Est. identification79 m112 m
Claim ÷ estimate1.5×1.4×
Derived field of view10.7°7.5°
Pixels per degree3651
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Tinted rows are where these two differ. Prices are approximate.