Bering Optics · Hogster Vibe 35

Estimated range, standing human, clear air

IdentifyRecognizeDetectBox claim

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

79 m identify129 m recognize515 m detectbox says 750 m (hog (L16 x H9))

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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.

Bering Optics

Bering Optics Hogster Vibe 35

Riflescope384-class

The Bering Optics Hogster Vibe 35 is a 384×288, 17 µm thermal riflescope behind a 35 mm lens. On the Johnson yardstick that is an estimated 515 m detection and 129 m recognition range for a standing person; Bering Optics quotes 750 m detection (hog (L16 x H9)). Its published <35 mK NETD ranks 29th of the 51 units here that publish one.

Approx. price: ~$2,075
Sensor: 384×288 · 17 µm
Lens: 35 mm · 2×
Est. detection: 515 m · 563 yd

Best for

A dedicated night rifle for hogs and coyotes inside about 150 yards

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Box claim vs. what the optics support

Manufacturer says

750 m

detection, hog (L16 x H9)

Johnson estimate

515 m

detect · 129 m recognize · 79 m identify

Claim ÷ estimate

1.5×

how much further the box reaches than a 2-pixel, 0.5 m criterion

One pixel of this unit sees 0.486 mrad (17 µm ÷ 35 mm). Two pixels across a 0.5 m human is 0.5 ÷ (2 × 0.486) × 1000 = 515 m. The box figure is usually computed against a person’s 1.8 m height instead, which is why it comes out higher. Full explanation.

Specifications

Manufacturer-published figures, cross-checked against usa.beringoptics.com (specs; IP67 per maker, dealer says IP66), nightvisionuniverse.com (price).

Sensor: 384×288
Pixel pitch: 17 µm
NETD: <35 mK
Refresh rate: 50 Hz
Lens: 35 mm
Base magnification: 2×
Digital zoom: up to 4×
Field of view: 10.7° horizontal
Display: 1280x960 LCOS
Claimed detection: 750 m
Claim basis: hog (L16 x H9)
Run time: 4 h
Battery type: CR123
Weight: 17.1 oz
Length: 7.7″
Laser rangefinder: No
Ballistic calculator: No
Records video: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
IP rating: IP67
Warranty: 4 years
Approx. price: ~$2,075

Derived here

IFOV: 0.486 mrad
Est. detection: 515 m
Est. recognition: 129 m
Est. identification: 79 m
Claim ÷ estimate: 1.5×
Derived field of view: 10.7°
Pixels per degree: 36

Features

384 sensor
17 µm
35 mm lens
50 Hz
Removable battery
Records video
Wi-Fi
Under 20 oz
IP67
LCOS display

What the spec sheet says

Read from the published specifications and this catalog’s own numbers — not from owner reports, which we have not collected for this unit.

For it

Runs on CR123 cells you can swap in the field
17.1 oz — 7th-lightest of the 36 riflescopes here
IP67 sealed — survives immersion, not just rain
Records video and streams to a phone over Wi-Fi
Detection claim is only 1.5× our estimate — one of the more conservative box figures here

Against it