ATN’s Best Binoculars For 2023: Our pick for hunting, birdwatching, wildlife, hiking, and stargazing

Introduction

To fully enjoy the outdoors and get the most out of what Mother Nature has to offer means taking a quality pair of binoculars with you.

There is no disputing how valuable a good pair of binoculars truly is and no matter if you are going hunting, hiking, birdwatching, game spotting, or stargazing, you will always need binoculars.

Choosing the correct optics that not only suit your style, and budget, and meets the needs of why you are outdoors can seem a little daunting as there are so many options out there. ATN’s picks for 2023 will help you to choose the best pair and get you outside in no time.

Tips for choosing the best binoculars

1.You’re why?

The most important tip is to first determine why you need a pair of binoculars, is it for hunting, birdwatching, or hiking? One of the great things about binoculars is that they are multifunctional, however, small details can make a big difference when it comes to what the binoculars are needed for.

2.Magnification

The magnification of binoculars often expressed as 6x, 8x, 10x, 12x, and so on, is another crucial factor that needs to be considered. For example, if you are needing a pair for bird watching then a magnification of 6x or 8x will be sufficient, while hunters that spend their time scanning the distant hills and valleys of a mountain range in search of animals may need a higher magnification.

3.Objective lens

The objective lens of binoculars is an indication of the amount of light that the optics pass over the lens. The higher the objective lens, the more light will pass over the lens allowing the user to still see in low light conditions.

The objective lens is expressed in millimeters after the magnification, for example, 10×42 binoculars mean a magnification of 10 times with an objective lens of 42mm.

A high objective lens is great for bird watchers and hunters who may be active during the early hours of the morning or late into the afternoon when light is low.

4.Weight and durability

Weight and durability are especially important for hikers because when you are carrying everything you need on your back, then the items you pack need to be light. Plus the appeal of being outdoors is having to rough it, which means things can easily get bumped around and even dropped. A quality pair of binoculars is not cheap and so look for a pair that are well designed, constructed from durable materials, and if so comes with a warranty or repair policy.

5.Additional features

When it comes to technology, binoculars have come a long way and the expert designers at ATN have done an incredible job at cramming outstanding features such as thermal imaging or night vision, laser rangefinders, GPS, video recording, and sharing capabilities, and more into the already impressive optics.

A hiker or stargazer, for example, may not need thermal imaging with a built-in rangefinder, but to a bow hunter, those additional features will become a great asset. Our 5th tip is to look for additional features in a pair of binoculars that may benefit you while being outdoors.

The best ATN binoculars of 2023

ATN BinoX 4K 4-16x

Technical Specifications:

Magnification 4-16x
Angle of view 6 degrees
Field of View @ 1000 yards 220 feet

Objective Lens 40 mm
Display Resolution 1280x720x2
Interpupillary Adjustment Range 60-70 mm

Eye Relief 10-30 mm
IR illuminator
Laser Range Finder

Range 5-1000 y/m
Bluetooth / WiFi Options
3D Accelerometer, Gyroscope & Magnetometer

Night Vision Mode
Micro SD Card 4 to 64 GB
Battery Life (Li-ion) 15+ hrs

Dimensions 9.4” x 5” x 2.6”
Weight 2.5 lb.

Best Features:

4K Ultra HD technology combined with a dual-core processor to provide a crisp clear image with enhanced color tones every time.
Laser rangefinder up to 1,000 meters provides the most accurate details.
ATN’s innovative social radar function will keep everyone connected on not only where they are, but also the target they are pursuing.

Ballistics Information Exchange (BIX) technology will take your hunting and shooting experiences to the next level. Link ATN’s SMART HD devices to share pinpoint accurate information and you’ll never have to worry about missing the target again.
Share the experience with hunting buddies and family with the help of ATN’s Dual Core Processor and share every moment via live stream or record direct to a mini-SD card.

Ideal For:

The BinoX 4K 4-16x is a great set of binoculars that offers the user an almost endless array of options to truly appreciate the outdoors. These binoculars would be greatly suited for bow hunters, hikers, birdwatchers, and outdoor content creators.

ATN BinoX 4T 384 1.25-5x

Technical Specifications:

Magnification 1.25-5x
Sensor 384×288
Field of View @ 1000 yards 16° x 12.5°

Eye Relief 10 – 30 mm
Display Resolution 1280x720x2
Interpupillary Adjustment Range 60-70 mm

Laser Range Finder
Range 5-1000 y/m
Video Record Resolution 1280×960 @ 60 fps

Bluetooth / WiFi Options
3D Magnetometer, Accelerometer & Gyroscope
Black Hot / White Hot / Color Modes

Micro SD Card 4 to 64 GB
Human Detection Range 750
Dimensions 9.4” x 5” x 2.6”

Weight 2.5 lb.

Best Features:

A dual-core thermal sensor that can detect heat sources up to 750 meters away.

Black hot/white hot or color mode options for thermal imagery.
Interpupillary adjustments to fit any user.
Ultra-low power consumption offers up 16+ hours of use.

Built-in infrared illuminator allows you to switch between thermal and infrared easily.

Ideal For:

The BinoX 4T 384 1.25-5x binoculars from ATN are the ideal entry point for enthusiastic varmint hunters that are looking to get serious about their nighttime activities. The built-in rangefinder, exceptional thermal imaging, and other bonus features will greatly swing the odds of favor from those pesky night crawlers to the user.

ATN BinoX 4T 640 1-10x

Technical Specifications:

Magnification 1-10x
Sensor 640×480

Field of view @ 1000 yards 32° x 25°
Eye Relief 10-30 mm
Display Resolution 1280x720x2

Interpupillary Adjustment Range 60-70 mm
Laser Range Finder
Range 5-1000 y/m

Video Record Resolution 1280×960 @ 60 fps
Bluetooth & WiFi Options
3D Magnetometer, Accelerometer & Gyroscope

Micro SD Card 4 to 64 GB
Battery Life (Li-ion) 16+ hrs
Human Detection Range 830

Black Hot / White Hot / Color Modes
Dimensions 9.4” x 5” x 2.6”
Weight 2.5 lb.

Best Features:

4th Gen 640×480 Dual Core Thermal Sensor that provides outstanding thermal imaging performance that is unmatched in the optics industry.
Built-in laser rangefinder with IR illuminator so you can get distances to objects day or night.

Social radar function to keep everyone in your group connected and safe.
Video recording capabilities so you can relive those special moments, analyze every shot taken, or document unique animal behavior.
Weather resistant to withstand the harshest conditions, keeping you outdoors for longer.

Ideal For:

ATN’s BinoX 4T 640 1-10x is setting the bar when it comes to binocular performance and will really benefit every type of outdoor enthusiast. We believe though that the BinoX 4T 640 1-10x will be best suited for those content creators that focus on wildlife, whether it be birdwatching or spending hours recording some unique animal behavior. The video recording capabilities coupled with the HD quality lenses are the perfect combination.

ATN BinoX 4T 640 1.5-15x

Technical Specifications:

Magnification 1.5-15x
Sensor 640×480
Field of view @ 1000 yards 24° x 19°

Eye Relief 10-30 mm
Display Resolution 1280x720x2
Interpupillary Adjustment Range 60-70 mm

Laser Range Finder
Range 5-1000 y/m
Video Record Resolution 1280×960 @ 60 fps

Bluetooth & WiFi Options
3D Magnetometer, Accelerometer & Gyroscope
Micro SD Card 4 to 64 GB

Battery Life (Li-ion) 16+ hrs
Human Detection Range 1050
Black Hot / White Hot / Color Modes

Dimensions 9.4” x 5” x 2.6”
Weight 2.5 lb.

Best Features:

An incredible thermal heat detection of up to 1,050 meters with clear identification at 330 meters.
Ultra-sensitive next-generation sensor coupled with smart HD optics for optimal performance.
Ballistics Information Exchange (BIX) between ATN’s smart HD optics, to keep you dialed in and accurate when it really counts.

Video dual-stream feature, allowing you to live stream the footage via WiFi or save it directly to an SD card.
1,000-meter built-in day or night laser rangefinder.

Ideal For:

These quality optics are ideal for hikers who really enjoy putting miles under their boots and aren’t afraid to set out in the early morning darkness and make it back to camp long after the sun has set. A pair of binoculars with this many quality features provides hikers with so many options that they would not have in the past, and should they come across something incredible on their travelers, they can easily record it and share the footage with fellow hikers around the fire that night.

ATN Binox 4T 640 2.5-25x

Technical Specifications:

Magnification 2.5-25x
Sensor 640×480
Field of view @ 1000 yards 12.5° x 9.7°

Eye Relief 10-30 mm
Display Resolution 1280x720x2
Interpupillary Adjustment Range 60-70 mm

Laser Range Finder
Range 5-1000 y/m
Video Record Resolution 1280×960 @ 60 fps

Bluetooth & WiFi Options
3D Magnetometer, Accelerometer & Gyroscope
Micro SD Card 4 to 64 GB

Battery Life (Li-ion) 16+ hrs
Human Detection Range 1950
Black Hot / White Hot / Color Modes

Dimensions 9.4” x 5” x 2.6”
Weight 2.5 lb.

Best Features:

An incredible thermal heat detection of up to 1,950 meters with clear identification at 475 meters makes it the ultimate thermal imaging optics.
Greater magnification of up to 25x, allowing you to see more and hunt more.
Ballistics Information Exchange (BIX) between ATN’s smart HD optics, to keep you dialed in and accurate when it really counts.

Video dual-stream feature, allowing you to live stream the footage via WiFi or save it directly to an SD card.
1,000-meter built-in day or night laser rangefinder.

Ideal For:

When you want to be the best then you need to use the best. Whether it’s long-range shooting competitions, hunting the dangers of the backcountry, or pre-season scouting for the ultimate trophy, you had better make sure you have the BinoX 4T 640 2.5-25x binoculars in your pack.

Dialing in your smart HD optics and fine-tuning them with the Ballistics Information Exchange feature, takes the guesswork out of pulling the trigger.

Final Thoughts

We all love the outdoors for different reasons, and in a way, the appeal of the outdoors is that there is so much to see. ATN’s range of binoculars for 2023 will ensure you won’t miss a moment and get to appreciate the finest details. Hunting, birdwatching, hiking, stargazing, wildlife documenting, no matter your passion, there is a pair of binoculars from ATN designed for your passion.