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    DNT Hydra HS219 thermal scope

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    Hydra HS219

    256-class sensor19 mm lens

    This sensor and lens combination is better suited to closer identification; its narrower field of view also covers less ground while scanning. Its 19.1 oz mounted weight and 5.5-hour listed runtime are worth weighing together for longer nights. Compare current offers and the alternatives below to see what a change in price buys you.

    HuntGrade Score

    47.2Comparethe alternatives
    Image
    42
    Handling
    78
    Warranty
    46
    Score breakdown

    Key specs

    Resolution
    256×192 px
    Hog ID
    173 yd
    Field of view
    9.3°
    Weight
    19.1 oz
    $700Best price
    2 in-stock sellers

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    DNT Hydra HS219 compared with AGM Rattler V2 19-256 compared with ATN ThOR 6 Mini 256x192 2-16x — key specifications
    Scope
    This scopeDNT Hydra HS21925619 mm2×
    Similar setupAGM Rattler V2 19-25625619 mm2.5×
    Lower priceATN ThOR 6 Mini 256x192 2-16x25615 mm2×
    At a glance
    Best price$700$695$620, advantage
    HuntGrade Score47.250.9, advantage50.6
    Overall rank#153 of 155#139 of 155, advantage#141 of 155
    Image
    Image score41.541.042.3, advantage
    Resolution256×192256×192256×192
    Objective lens19mm, largest lens19mm, largest lens15mm
    Field of view9.3°9.3°11.7°, widest field of view
    Identification173 yd, advantage173 yd, advantage137 yd
    Handling
    Handling score78.087.5, advantage81.9
    Mounted weight19 oz (estimated)17 oz, advantage18 oz
    Runtime~5.5 hrs~11.5 hrs, advantage~8 hrs
    Laser rangefinderNoNoNo
    Warranty
    Warranty score46.0100.0, advantage90.0
    Term2 years5 years, advantage5 years, advantage
    TransferableYes, advantageYes, advantageNo — first owner only

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    DNT Hydra HS219

    DNT Hydra HS219

    256×192 sensor · 19 mm lens · 12 µm

    ImageImage41.5× 80% weight
    HandlingHandling78.0× 15% weight
    WarrantyWarranty46.0× 5% weight
    HuntGrade Score47.2

    Image

    41.5 pts
    Sensor resolution10.0 pts256×19250% of Image
    Animal detail72.6 pts173 yd ID15% of Image
    Field of view74.2 pts9.3° horizontal FOV15% of Image
    Sensitivity80.0 pts25 mK10% of Image
    Optics72.0 ptsf/1.25% of Image
    Screen57.5 pts1024×768 · 50 Hz5% of Image

    Handling

    78.0 pts
    Mounted weight88.9 pts19.1 oz60% of Handling
    Battery life42.0 pts5.5 hours20% of Handling
    Water resistance95.0 ptsIP6710% of Handling
    Eye relief68.0 pts65 mm10% of Handling

    Warranty

    46.0 pts
    Electronics coverage40.0 pts2 years90% of Warranty
    Transferability100.0 ptsTransferable10% of Warranty
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    2 families · In-stock price ranges

    This scope’s family
    DNT Hydra HS219

    Hydra

    6 scopes

    One optic for a scope, clip-on or handheld. The simpler Hydra option without ranging.

    $700–$2,199
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    DNT Hydra LRF HS650R

    Hydra LRF

    4 scopes

    Hydra’s scope, clip-on and handheld setup, with built-in ranging and ballistic tools.

    $900–$2,200
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    Choose the sensor, lens and rangefinder.

    The lineup uses 256×192, 384×288 and 640×512 sensors with 12 µm pixels and 1024×768 displays. Lens size and base magnification vary by scope. The LRF versions include a laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator.

    Standard coverage, with a registration extension.

    DNT lists two years of standard warranty coverage for its 256×192 and 384×288 Hydra scopes, extending to three years after registration. Its 640×512 scopes have three years as standard, extending to five.

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    Best price
    $700
    Median price
    $700
    MSRP
    $977
    In-stock sellers
    2

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