ACE H50R exceeded all expectations. Customer service is unmatched. Bruce is an awesome guy and has been awesome to deal with.
Daniel, Thank you for sharing that. I am really glad to hear the ACE H50R exceeded your expectations and that the experience matched the performance of the unit. I appreciate the kind words and am grateful you chose Night Vision Universe.
THERE ARE THINGS THAT I WISH I KNEW GOING INTO THIS.
FIRST THE MOUNT. THE MOUNT COULD BE MUCH MORE STABLE THAN OFFERING JUST "1" CLAMP. YOU WILL HAVE TO RE-ZERO THIS EVERY TIME YOU TAKE IT OFF YOUR WEAPON. I DO ANYWAYS.
2ND. BATTERY LIFE. BATTERY LIFE IS AWFUL COMPARED TO THE INFINAY RICO. BATTERY LIFE IN COLD CONDITIONS IS HORRIBLE. IN 20 DEGREE WEATHER YOU WILL GET MAYBE 20 MINUTES OUT OF FULLY CHARGED BATTERY BEFORE CHANGING IT. IN WARM WEATHER, IT IS MUCH BETTER! YOU WILL GET 45 MINUTES. THAT STILL ISNT GOOD IF YOU PLAN ON DOING SEVERAL COYOTE STANDS IN A NIGHT. BETTER BRING SOME BATTERIES!
3RD: DOWNLOADING YOUR VIDEOS. I HAVE BEEN WITH OTHERS THAT HAVE DIFFERANT THERMALS. THEIR VIDEOS ARE DOWNLOADED WITHIN SECONDS. THIS WILL TAKE LITERALLY 10 MINUTES. THAT IS IF THE THERMAL WANT TO CONNECT TO THE PHONE.
4TH. (THE POSITIVE) THE OBJECTIVE IS PRETTY GOOD, I WATCH COYOTES FROM WELL OVER 1000 YRDS AWAY COMING IN. HAPPY WITH THAT.
5TH: THIS SCOPE IS VERY USER FRIENDLY. VERY EASY TO FIGURE OUT.
CONCLUSION: FOR THE MONEY, I WITH I WOULD HAVE SPENT JUST A BIT MORE TO GET THE INFIRAY RICO PRO 640. THAT THING BLOWS THE DOORS OFF THIS SCOPE. WITH THAT BEING SAID, NO. THIS THERMO IS NOT WORTH THIS MONEY. IT IS A GOOD THERMO. JUST NOT WORTH $4
Brady, Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed and honest review. I really appreciate you laying out both the positives and the concerns, as that kind of real world feedback helps others make informed decisions.
You bring up some very valid points, especially regarding battery performance in cold weather and the mounting setup. Cold temperatures can have a significant impact on battery life across many thermals, but I understand how frustrating that can be during longer nights in the field. Your notes on video transfer speed and connectivity are also helpful insights for anyone considering this unit.
I am glad to hear the detection range and objective performance are meeting your expectations, and that the unit is user friendly and easy to navigate. Those are definitely important strengths.
I truly appreciate you choosing Night Vision Universe and taking the time to share your experience in such detail.
A whole new world you aren't aware of until its really dark outside. Amazing product!
Thank you for sharing that. That is a great way to put it, it really does open up a whole new world once the lights go out. I am glad you are enjoying the experience and that the product is delivering for you. I truly appreciate you choosing Night Vision Universe and the support means a lot.
Bruce is the man. I reached out to him about the first responders discount and told him what I was looking for. He answered back extremely fast and provided me with the information on why I was looking for and what he had in stock . I bought the ACE H50R and he had it delivered to my front door in just a couple days. As far as the scope and playing around with it, I believe I made a great choice. It’s easier to navigate through and user friendly and the picture and clarity is way better then the pulsar I have. I will definitely be doing business with Bruce again and you should too.
Heath, Thank you for taking the time to share this. I am really glad I could help you through the process and get you the information you needed quickly, especially when it came to the first responder discount and finding the right unit in stock. It is great to hear the ACE H50R is meeting your expectations and that you are finding it user friendly with strong image clarity. That is a solid upgrade. I truly appreciate you choosing Night Vision Universe and for the recommendation, it means a lot.
Forget about the thermal, although first impressions of this thing are super favorable, Bruce is the man when it comes to ordering thermals. Super nice, super easy to deal with and super quick shipping. Couldn’t recommend him more!
Alex, Thank you for taking the time to share this. I am really glad your first impressions of the thermal are strong and that the ordering experience stood out just as much. Making the process easy, straightforward, and quick is always the goal. I truly appreciate the kind words and your recommendation, and I am grateful you chose Night Vision Universe.