Nocpix LUMI L19 — 384×288 thermal handheld monocular

How far you can see a person

61 m make out detail99 m tell what it is396 m spot it┆ maker’s claim

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

Nocpix quotes 980 m, 2.5× our figure, because makers usually measure against a person’s full height rather than their width. Why the numbers differ

NocpixHandheld monocular · 384-class

Nocpix LUMI L19

Approx. price: ~$1,100
Sensor: 384×288 · 12 µm
Lens: 19 mm · 2×
Weight: 10.9 oz

Price and availability on Nocpix’s site may differ.

Best for

Walk-and-scan glassing from a jacket pocket

01Specifications

As published by Nocpix. Sources: nocpixusa.com (product page feature chart + MSRP), Nocpix LUMI 2025Q1 datasheet; irayusa.com $1,099, irayusa.com (Wifi yes, Country of Manufacture China).

Sensor: 384×288
Pixel pitch: 12 µm
NETD: ≤18 mK
Refresh rate: 50 Hz
Lens: 19 mm
Base magnification: 2×
Digital zoom: up to 8×
Field of view: 13.8° horizontal
Display: 1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection: 980 m
Claim basis: unspecified
Run time: 4 h
Battery type: 18650
Weight: 10.9 oz
Length: 5.5″
Laser rangefinder: No
Ballistic calculator: No
Records video: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
IP rating: IP67
Warranty: 5 years
Country of origin: China
Approx. price: ~$1,100

02Pros and cons

From the published specs, not owner reports.

For it

Sensitive sensor that picks out small heat differences on humid or rainy nights (56th-best of 285 that publish it)
Takes 18650 batteries you can swap in the field
Waterproof (IP67), survives a dunking
Records video and connects to a phone app
Warranty: 5 years
~$1,100, well under the ~$1,995 typical for handhelds here

Against it