Magnification Power | Hunting, Bird Watching, Celestial Observation | Industry Standard: 8x (common baseline) Our Base: 10x (▲2x) Our Advanced: 12x (▲4x from standard) | Enhanced detail at distance (e.g., 12x reveals bird plumage at 500m) Industry-compliant (8x) for general use | Higher magnification (12x) may require stabilization for clarity |
Objective Lens Diameter | Low-Light Environments, Night Use | Industry Standard: 25mm (light entry) Our Base: 35mm (▲10mm) Our Advanced: 45mm (▲20mm) | Larger lenses (45mm) gather 3x more light than 25mm (ISO 12232) Sharper images in dusk/dawn | Bulkier design at 45mm compared to compact 25mm models |
Material Construction | Extreme Outdoor Use, Drop Risks | Industry Standard: Plastic (lightweight) Our Base: Metal (▲Durability) Our Advanced: Aerospace Aluminum (▲Lightweight + Strength) | Metal/Aluminum withstands 2m drops (MIL-STD-810G) Resists thermal expansion in extreme temps | Metal may add 100g vs plastic (Industry Standard) |
Waterproof Rating | Rainy/Wet Conditions, Maritime Use | Industry Standard: IPX4 (splash-proof) Our Base: IPX6 (▲Rainproof) Our Advanced: IPX8 (▲Submersible 2m/30min) | IPX8 withstands accidental immersion (e.g., river crossings) IPX6 resists heavy rain | Higher ratings add cost and require o-ring maintenance |
Certifications | Global Compliance, Professional Markets | Industry Standard: CE (EU) Our Base: CE + FCC (▲US Compliance) Our Advanced: CE/FCC + RoHS (▲Environmental Standards) | FCC clearance for US hunting markets RoHS ensures no toxic materials | Compliance testing may delay time-to-market for competitors |
Weight/Portability | Hiking, Travel, Prolonged Use | Industry Standard: 400g (plastic) Our Base: 350g (▲Metal) Our Advanced: 300g (▲Aluminum) | 300g Advanced model is 25% lighter than Industry Standard (ISO 7200) Compact 120mm length fits pockets | Ultra-lightweight may compromise durability |