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8 Best Night Vision Scopes for AR-15

8 Best Night Vision Scopes for AR-15

Just purchased an AR-15 and want to pair it up with a reliable night vision scope? Too many different options and price points to choose from?

This guide will give you the 8 best night vision scope options for your AR-15. I will discuss these pros and cons across each night vision scope.

I will also discuss the crucial factors to consider before buying a night vision scope, helping you pick the best option for your needs.

  • Best Overall: ATN X-Sight 4K Pro Edition 3-14×50
  • Best Day and Night Vision Scope: ATN X-Sight 5 LRF 5-25X
  • Best Budget Scope: SightMark Wraith HD 4-32×50
  • Best Thermal Scope: ATN ThOR 4 Thermal Smart 1.25-5×19
  • Best Hunting Scope: Night Owl Optics NightShot 3×40 NV
  • Best Tactical Scope: AGM Global Vision Wolverine Pro-6 6x
  • Best Long-Range Scope: ATN OPMOD X-Sight 4K Pro 5-20×70
  • Best Premium Scope: AGM Global Vision Wolverine-4 4×108 NV
ATN X-Sight 4K Pro Edition 3-14x50

ATN X-Sight 4K Pro Edition 3-14x50

  • Type of Night Vision: Digital NV
  • Magnification Range: 3-14x
  • Resolution: 600 lp/mm
  • Detection Range: 5.47 yards to infinity
  • IR Illuminator: Yes
  • Objective Diameter: 50mm
  • Reticle: Smart MIL Dot
Best Day and Night Vision Scope
ATN X-Sight 5 LRF 5-25X

ATN X-Sight 5 LRF 5-25X

  • Type of Night Vision: Digital
  • Magnification Range: 5-25x
  • Resolution: 4056 x 3040 pixels
  • Detection Range: N/A
  • IR Illuminator: No
  • Objective Diameter: N/A
  • Reticle: Multiple patterns and color options (user-customizable)
  • Adjustment Click Value: N/A (Digital)
  • Parallax: N/A
  • Field of View, Angle: 6.3 degrees
  • FFP/SFP: N/A
  • Windage and Elevation Turrets: N/A (Digital)
  • Battery Life: 14 hours
  • Length: 15.2 in
  • Weight: 35.2 oz (990 g)
  • Eye Relief: 3.5 in
  • Attachment/Mount Type: 30 mm standard Picatinny rings
  • Other Special Features: Smooth zoom, Day and Night mode, 4K video record feature, Ballistic calculator, custom reticles, one-shot zero
Best Budget Scope
Sightmark Wraith HD 4-32x50

Sightmark Wraith HD 4-32x50

  • Type of Night Vision: Digital
  • Magnification Range: 4-32x
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Detection Range: 200 yards
  • IR Illuminator: Yes
  • Objective Diameter: 50mm
  • Reticle:10 Preloaded Reticles