{"product_id":"agm-pvs-14e-night-vision-monocular","title":"AGM PVS-14E Night Vision Monocular","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAGM PVS-14E\u003c\/strong\u003e is an enhanced version of the most widely used night vision monocular format in the world. It keeps everything that made the PVS-14 the standard — handheld, head-mounted, helmet-mounted, or weapon-mounted versatility in one compact unit — and updates it with a more flexible battery system and a lighter, more compact lens and eyepiece. The result is a 10.2 oz monocular that runs on a single AA or CR123 battery, installs in any orientation, and is built to military environmental standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis page covers the full PVS-14E line. The monocular hardware is identical across every version offered here. What changes from one build to the next is the image intensifier tube inside it — and on a night vision device, the tube is the product. Below we explain exactly how the seven tube grades differ so you can choose the right one with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to read the PVS-14E model codes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach PVS-14E build is identified by a short tube code — NL1, NW1, AP, APW, 3AL1, 3AW1, 3APW. Those codes are not random. Once you know how to read them, the whole lineup makes sense:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe leading character is the tube class. \"N\" and \"A\" builds use Gen 2+ tubes. \"3A\" builds use Gen 3 auto-gated tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\"L\" means a green phosphor screen. \"W\" means a white phosphor screen. (See \"Green vs. white phosphor\" below — this is a preference, not a quality ranking.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe PVS-14E line spans two intensifier generations and a range of tube grades, so price tracks the tube, not the housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight vision generations, in plain terms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eImage intensifier tubes are grouped by generation, which describes the underlying tube technology:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGen 2+ tubes deliver strong low-light performance and are a proven, widely fielded choice. Within the PVS-14E line, the Gen 2+ builds are the most accessible way into a genuine, full-capability PVS-14E.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGen 3 tubes use a gallium-arsenide photocathode and generally offer greater sensitivity and longer effective range in very low light. Every Gen 3 build in this lineup is auto-gated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAuto-gating is a tube feature that rapidly cycles the tube's power to manage sudden changes in light — for example, moving between shadow and a lit area, or scanning past a light source. It helps the tube hold a usable image in dynamic lighting rather than blooming out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen vs. white phosphor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe phosphor screen is what converts the intensified image into something your eye sees. Two options appear across this lineup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGreen phosphor (P43) produces the classic green night vision image. The human eye distinguishes many shades of green, and green phosphor has a long, proven track record.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWhite phosphor (P45) produces a black-and-white image that many users find easier on the eye over long sessions and more natural for picking out shape and contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNeither is \"better.\" It is a genuine preference. Shooters who have used green for years often stay with it; users coming to night vision more recently often prefer white. Both are offered here so you can choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOM and resolution — what the numbers mean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTwo tube figures appear in the variant details below where they apply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFOM (Figure of Merit) is an industry tube-quality index that combines signal-to-noise ratio and resolution into a single number. Higher is generally better. A higher FOM tube produces a cleaner, sharper image, particularly in very low light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eResolution, measured in line pairs per millimeter (lp\/mm), describes how fine a detail the tube can resolve. A higher lp\/mm figure means a crisper image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNot every build carries every figure. Where a figure isn't listed for a variant below, it isn't a specified rating for that particular tube build. If you need a full tube data sheet for a specific build, contact us and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe seven PVS-14E builds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe variants below are listed from most accessible to most capable. Choose the variant that matches the tube you want; the monocular itself is the same across all seven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNL1\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gen 2+ \"Level 1\" tube, P43 green phosphor. The entry point into the PVS-14E line. A full-capability PVS-14E with a proven Gen 2+ green-phosphor tube. The right choice for a buyer who wants a genuine PVS-14E platform at the most accessible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNW1\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gen 2+ \"Level 1\" tube, P45 white phosphor. The same Gen 2+ \"Level 1\" build as the NL1, with a white phosphor screen instead of green. Choose this over the NL1 if you prefer the black-and-white image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAP\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gen 2+ tube, FOM 1600+, resolution 64-72 lp\/mm. A higher-specified Gen 2+ build with a published FOM of 1600+ and a resolution figure in the 64-72 lp\/mm range. A step up in tube specification from the NL1\/NW1 builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3AL1\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gen 3 auto-gated \"Level 1\" tube, P43 green phosphor, resolution 64-72 lp\/mm. Made in the USA. The most accessible way into a Gen 3 auto-gated PVS-14E. Gen 3 sensitivity and auto-gating with the classic green-phosphor image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPW\u003c\/strong\u003e — Photonis ECHO auto-gated tube, FOM 1600+, P45 white phosphor, resolution 64-72 lp\/mm. This build uses a Photonis ECHO auto-gated tube — a European-made intensifier — with a published FOM of 1600+ and a white phosphor screen. A distinct option for a buyer who specifically wants a Photonis tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3AW1\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gen 3 auto-gated \"Level 1\" tube, P45 white phosphor, resolution 64-72 lp\/mm. Made in the USA. The white-phosphor counterpart to the 3AL1: Gen 3 sensitivity and auto-gating with the black-and-white image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3APW\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gen 3 auto-gated tube, FOM 2200+, P45 white phosphor, resolution 64-72 lp\/mm. Made in the USA. The top of the PVS-14E line. A Gen 3 auto-gated tube with a published FOM of 2200+ — the highest-specified build offered here — paired with a white phosphor screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich PVS-14E is right for you\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWant a genuine PVS-14E at the most accessible price: NL1 (green) or NW1 (white).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWant a higher-grade Gen 2+ tube with a published FOM: AP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWant a specifically Photonis (European) tube: APW.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWant into Gen 3 auto-gated performance: 3AL1 (green) or 3AW1 (white).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWant the highest-specified tube in the line: 3APW.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor green vs. white at any tier, see \"Green vs. white phosphor\" above — it comes down to your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice specifications (identical across all seven builds)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMagnification: 1x (3x and 5x afocal magnifiers available separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLens system: 26 mm, F\/1.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eField of view: 40 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFocus range: 0.25 m (9.8 in) to infinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiopter adjustment: -6 to +2 diopters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eManual gain control: yes (adjustable from approx. 25 to greater than 3,000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBuilt-in IR illuminator: yes (for close-range use, up to approx. 3 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBright light cut-off: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAuto shut-off: powers down and back up automatically when the device is articulated out of and back into viewing position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLED indicators in field of view: low battery, IR on, excessive light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBattery: one AA alkaline, one AA lithium (L91), one CR123 lithium, or one AA\/RCR123 rechargeable up to 3.7V; electronic polarity switching (battery installs in any orientation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBattery life: up to approximately 40 hours (alkaline, IR off, at room temperature); longer with lithium L91\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOperating temperature: -51 C to +49 C (-60 F to 120 F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStorage temperature: -51 C to +85 C (-60 F to 185 F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSubmersible: 66 ft (20 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDimensions: 108 x 63 x 69 mm (4.25 x 2.5 x 2.7 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 290 g (10.2 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStandards: MIL-STD-810G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWarranty: 3-year manufacturer warranty (AGM Global Vision)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNight vision monocular, head mount assembly, lens cap\/daylight filter, eye cup, helmet\/head mount adapter, soft carrying case, neck cord, lens paper, sacrificial window, demist shield, manual, battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the difference between the seven PVS-14E versions?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe monocular hardware is identical on all seven. The difference is the image intensifier tube inside — its generation (Gen 2+ or Gen 3 auto-gated), its phosphor color (green or white), and its tube grade. The model code tells you which tube the build uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does the \"E\" in PVS-14E mean?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt indicates the enhanced version of the PVS-14. Compared with a conventional PVS-14, the PVS-14E adds a flexible battery system (AA or CR123, installed in any orientation thanks to electronic polarity switching) and a more compact lens and eyepiece that bring the weight down to 10.2 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs green or white phosphor better?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNeither — it is a preference. Green phosphor gives the classic green night vision image with a long proven history. White phosphor gives a black-and-white image many users find easier on the eye and more natural for reading contrast. Choose the one you prefer; the underlying tube grade is what drives performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is auto-gating?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAuto-gating rapidly cycles the tube's power to manage sudden changes in light, helping the tube hold a usable image when you move between dark and lit areas or scan past a light source. Every Gen 3 build in this lineup is auto-gated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is FOM?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFigure of Merit is an industry index of tube quality that combines signal-to-noise ratio and resolution into one number. Higher is generally better. Where a build has a specified FOM, it's listed in that variant's description above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan the PVS-14E be used on a rifle?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe PVS-14E is not a weapon sight, but it is designed to be weapon-mountable and can be used behind a collimated dot sight or with a laser aiming device. It also works handheld, on the included head mount, or on a ballistic helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs the PVS-14E waterproof?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYes. It is submersible to 66 ft (20 m) and built to MIL-STD-810G environmental standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat battery does it use and how long does it last?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA single AA (alkaline or lithium L91) or CR123 lithium battery, or an AA\/RCR123 rechargeable. Runtime is up to approximately 40 hours on alkaline with the IR off at room temperature, and longer on lithium L91.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoes it come with a warranty?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYes — a 3-year manufacturer warranty through AGM Global Vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AGM","offers":[{"title":"3APW - Best","offer_id":43285748416579,"sku":null,"price":4595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/thermalbros.com\/products\/agm-pvs-14e-night-vision-monocular","provider":"Thermal Bros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}