1. Technical principle

Low-light night vision technology: The price of the first-generation low-light night vision goggles is relatively low, generally around 1,000-7,000 yuan; the second-generation and above products, due to the use of more advanced microchannel plates and other technologies, the performance is greatly improved, and the price is also increased accordingly. The price of the second-generation night vision goggles is generally 20,000-40,000 yuan for single-tube and 30,000-60,000 yuan for binoculars.

Infrared thermal imaging technology: This technology is mature but still developing. The global market is monopolized by a very small number of manufacturers, so the price is extremely high. Thermal imaging night vision goggles usually cost tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands.

Digital night vision technology: The price is relatively affordable. The price of digital infrared LED night vision goggles is about 2,000 yuan, but the performance and image quality are generally not as good as those of low-light night vision goggles and thermal imaging night vision goggles.

2. Core components

Image intensifier: The image intensifier is a key component of low-light night vision goggles. The higher the generation, the clearer and brighter the image, and the higher the price. The price of a first-generation + binocular low-light night vision goggles is generally 5,000-8,000 yuan, while the price of a second-generation + binocular binocular night vision goggles is 30,000-60,000 yuan.

Detector: The detector in the thermal imaging night vision goggles has a great impact on the price due to its performance indicators such as resolution and sensitivity. High-resolution and high-sensitivity detectors are expensive, which will greatly increase the price of thermal imaging night vision goggles.

Lens: High-quality optical lenses, such as large-caliber, multi-layer coated lenses, can provide clearer images and longer observation distances, but the cost is also high, which will increase the price of night vision goggles by about 1,000-5,000 yuan.

3. Performance parameters

Observation distance: The longer the observation distance of night vision goggles, the higher the price. Generally, the low-light observation distance of the first-generation or first-generation+ night vision goggles is 50-100 meters, and the price is relatively low; the low-light observation distance of the second and third-generation night vision goggles is about 100-400 meters or farther, and the price is correspondingly higher.

Resolution: Night vision goggles with high resolution can provide clearer and more delicate images, which is convenient for identifying target details, but the price is also more expensive. For example, the price of high-resolution low-light night vision goggles may be 2-3 times that of ordinary resolution products.

Magnification: Night vision goggles with higher magnification have more advantages when observing distant targets, but the price will also increase with the increase of magnification. Usually, the price may increase by 2,000-5,000 yuan for each doubling of magnification.

4. Brand and quality

Brand awareness: Well-known brands often invest more in research and development, production processes, quality control and after-sales service, so the product quality is more guaranteed and the price is relatively high. Night vision goggles from first-tier brands such as MH are usually more expensive than ordinary brands.

Quality and reliability: Night vision goggles with good quality and high reliability can work stably in harsh environments and have a long service life. Their prices will also be higher than those of products with average quality. For example, military or police night vision goggles that have undergone rigorous environmental testing are often much more expensive than ordinary civilian night vision goggles.

5. Other factors

Accessories and functions: Some night vision goggles are equipped with special accessories, such as infrared auxiliary lights, laser rangefinders, GPS positioning functions, etc., which will increase the cost and price of the product. Night vision goggles with a variety of advanced functions and accessories may be more than 5,000-10,000 yuan more expensive than ordinary night vision goggles.

Appearance design and ergonomics: Night vision goggles with reasonable design and ergonomics are more comfortable and convenient to use, but they may also increase certain costs. For example, night vision goggles with more complex designs such as head-mounted and binocular binoculars are usually more expensive than monocular night vision goggles.

Market supply and demand relationship: If the market has a strong demand for a certain high-performance, high-quality night vision device, but the supply is relatively small, the price may rise; conversely, if the market supply is sufficient and the competition is fierce, the price may fall.