What is the reason for the large price gap of thermal imaging night vision devices?

1. Performance

Detector resolution: High-resolution detectors can make thermal imaging images clearer and more delicate, and can show more details. For example, high-end thermal imaging night vision devices can reach 640×480 pixels or even higher, while low-priced ones may only be 320×240 pixels or lower. The higher the resolution, the higher the cost, and the more expensive the price.

Thermal sensitivity: Thermal imaging night vision devices with high thermal sensitivity can detect smaller temperature changes and perform better in low temperature environments or when detecting small temperature differences. For example, high-end products can reach 0.03mK, while low-priced ones may be 0.1mK or higher. The research and development and production of high-sensitivity detectors are difficult and costly.

Temperature measurement accuracy and range: Thermal imaging night vision devices with high-precision temperature measurement and a wide temperature measurement range are more expensive. For example, the temperature measurement error of some high-end devices can be controlled within ±2℃, and can measure the temperature range of -20℃ to 2000℃, while the error of low-priced thermal imaging night vision devices is larger and the temperature measurement range is relatively narrow.

2. Technology and Function

Image processing algorithm: Advanced algorithms can optimize image quality, such as enhancing contrast, removing noise, improving color reproduction, etc., and can also realize more intelligent analysis functions. Thermal imaging night vision devices with independent research and development and advanced algorithms are relatively expensive.

Thermal imaging technology generation: The new generation of thermal imaging technology is better in performance, imaging quality, power consumption, etc. For example, the cooling effect of equipment with refrigerated thermal imaging technology is good, and it can detect weaker thermal signals, but the cost is also higher, and the price is usually higher than that of non-refrigerated products.

Additional functions: Thermal imaging night vision devices with functions such as video recording and storage, wireless transmission, and multi-spectral fusion imaging will be more expensive. For example, products that support Wi-Fi or Bluetooth wireless transmission functions facilitate remote monitoring and shared observation, which increases the cost and price of the product.

3. Hardware configuration

Lens quality: High-quality lenses can collect more infrared rays, reduce light loss, and improve image quality and resolution. Lenses with large aperture, low distortion, and high transmittance are expensive, and lenses with optical zoom function are more expensive than fixed focal length lenses.

Display screen quality: High-resolution, high-brightness, and high-contrast displays can better display thermal images and bring users a better visual experience, but their cost is also high, which will increase the price of thermal imaging night vision devices.

4. Brand and quality

Brand influence: Well-known brands have invested heavily in R&D, production processes, quality control, and after-sales service. The product quality and performance are more guaranteed, and the brand premium is higher. For example, the price of thermal imaging night vision devices of internationally renowned brands such as INNOVA is generally higher than that of small brand products.

Durability and reliability: Thermal imaging night vision devices produced with high-quality materials, advanced manufacturing processes, and strict quality inspection standards have better durability and reliability, and can work stably in harsh environments. Products with good performance such as waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, and anti-electromagnetic interference are relatively expensive.

5. Application fields and market positioning

Civilian and professional uses: Civilian-grade thermal imaging night vision devices are mainly used in general scenarios such as outdoor adventures and home security, with relatively low performance requirements and relatively affordable prices; professional-grade thermal imaging night vision devices are used in military, scientific research, industrial testing and other fields, with extremely high requirements for performance, function and reliability, and are expensive.

Market supply and demand relationship: When the market demand for thermal imaging night vision devices is greater than the supply, prices tend to rise; conversely, when supply exceeds demand, prices may fall.

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