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    DNT Hydra HS335 thermal scope

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    Hydra HS335

    384-class sensor35 mm lens

    This sensor and lens combination favors identifying animals farther away, trading a broad scanning view for a narrower view of distant targets. Its 19.6 oz mounted weight and 4.5-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

    57.9#21 of 29in this category
    Image
    55
    Handling
    76
    Warranty
    46
    Score breakdown

    Key specs

    Resolution
    384×288 px
    Hog ID
    319 yd
    Field of view
    7.5°
    Weight
    19.6 oz
    $1,200Best price
    8 in-stock sellers

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    DNT Hydra HS335 compared with DNT Hydra LRF HS335R compared with DNT Hydra HS325 — key specifications
    Scope
    This scopeDNT Hydra HS33538435 mm3×
    Similar setupDNT Hydra LRF HS335R38435 mm3×
    Lower priceDNT Hydra HS32538425 mm2×
    At a glance
    Best price$1,200$1,400$999, advantage
    HuntGrade Score57.957.658.5, advantage
    Overall rank#127 of 155#129 of 155#121 of 155, advantage
    Image
    Image score55.355.356.0, advantage
    Resolution384×288384×288384×288
    Objective lens35mm, largest lens35mm, largest lens25mm
    Field of view7.5°7.5°10.5°, widest field of view
    Identification319 yd, advantage319 yd, advantage228 yd
    Handling
    Handling score76.073.976.2, advantage
    Mounted weight20 oz (estimated)22 oz19 oz (estimated), advantage
    Runtime~4.5 hrs~4.5 hrs~4.5 hrs
    Laser rangefinderNoBuilt in, advantageNo
    Warranty
    Warranty score46.046.046.0
    Term2 years2 years2 years
    TransferableYesYesYes

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    DNT Hydra HS335

    DNT Hydra HS335

    384×288 sensor · 35 mm lens · 12 µm

    ImageImage55.3× 80% weight
    HandlingHandling76.0× 15% weight
    WarrantyWarranty46.0× 5% weight
    HuntGrade Score57.9

    Image

    55.3 pts
    Sensor resolution32.2 pts384×28850% of Image
    Animal detail89.8 pts319 yd ID15% of Image
    Field of view63.7 pts7.6° horizontal FOV15% of Image
    Sensitivity88.0 pts18 mK10% of Image
    Optics90.0 ptsf/15% of Image
    Screen57.5 pts1024×768 · 50 Hz5% of Image

    Handling

    76.0 pts
    Mounted weight88.1 pts19.6 oz60% of Handling
    Battery life34.0 pts4.5 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 HS335

    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
    $1,200
    Median price
    $1,200
    MSRP
    $1,600
    In-stock sellers
    8

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