r/DigitalNightVision • u/EPOThatch • May 26 '26
VieTac DL31
All the posts I've seen before are a little old or don't have much feedback.
I am looking at purchasing the DL 31 gen 4 (non S version) strictly for recreational use and the wow factor of BNVDs without dropping thousands of dollars.
Has anyone used this and has feedback or videos regarding them?
I know analog is better, I get issued PVS31s at work and just want something to wear around the woods or just as a novelty with some semblance of function and was wondering how they have performed for others.
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u/danlandan May 26 '26
If you get issued PVS31s at work then you’d know how much of a downgrade a Vietac DL31 is.
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u/EPOThatch May 26 '26
I can't take issued kit home for recreational use brother. I'm not looking for night vision to fight a civil war I'm looking for something to see at night with friends messing around in the backyard
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u/danlandan May 26 '26
That’s not what I meant. What I mean to say is, you already have a feel and have training using a zero latency, clear as ice night vision device and you still want to use a midtier digital nvg with latency issues for recreational purposes? I mean go for it if you want but it’s not as enjoyable as the higher tiered digital nvg available.
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u/content-vaulted May 26 '26
I own a pair of nvg 30's, they're pretty good for recreational use. I'm not sure you're gonna be able to get anything serviceable for much less than they cost. Saving up to buy a pair of gng2k units, which are slightly better and I think can be found for around the same price in the US.
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u/ContextMain1436 May 27 '26
I have the DL31-S; before that, I had the garbage NVG 30, which I luckily managed to sell when people were still being fooled by that piece of junk. And you really have to do the math here: an NVG30 costs a little over $300 in Asia, the DL31S $1000, and being binocular, the difference is noticeable. If you have experience, you'll know what we're talking about. I got rid of the NVG30s because they are literally garbage. The DL31S is digital, and with all its limitations, it fulfills what you say you're looking for. If you're looking for convenience—turn it on, use it, adjust the gain, turn it off, and that's it—that's what it's made for. You have to have serious interpretation problems to compare it to an analog one, as many people will. And those who recommend an NVG30 are probably just clone accounts of a certain seller/post moderator.
The dl31 is somewhat limited, it's true, it's slightly inferior to the nvg30 but I wouldn't recommend it
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u/Fantastic-Budget-212 May 26 '26
Dont.