DNT ThermNight TNC335R Multi-Function Thermal & Digital Night Vision Scope

The DNT ThermNight TNC335R carries two imaging systems in one scope: a 384×288 thermal channel behind a 35 mm lens, and a Sony STARVIS 2 digital channel for day and night. Either fills the screen, or both run at once through picture-in-picture. A rangefinder reads to 1,200 yards and feeds a ballistic calculator that returns the corrected hold.

A 384×288 thermal sensor pairs with Sony STARVIS 2 imaging in the DNT ThermNight TNC335R

Two sensors sit inside the TNC335R and neither substitutes for the other. A 384×288 uncooled thermal detector with 12 μm pixels reads heat through a 35 mm lens, running at 50 fps. A Sony STARVIS 2 sensor with ED glass covers daylight and, with its IR illuminator, darkness. Both feed a 1920×1080 Micro-OLED display at 60 Hz.

Each TNC335R channel handles a different part of the shot

Thermal picks a warm body out of brush, shadow, and full darkness where nothing else registers, but heat alone does not always say what animal it belongs to. The digital channel resolves the detail that turns a signature into a confirmed identification. Running one to find and the other to confirm is the reason for carrying both in a single scope.

Switching channels on the TNC335R takes one button press

A button on the side of the scope swaps which sensor fills the screen. Picture-in-picture runs both at once, one full-screen and the other in a smaller window, so a heat signature and its detail sit in view together. Base magnification differs between the channels, at 2.5x on thermal and 5x on digital, so switching also changes how much ground is in frame.

DNT rates the TNC335R for reliable identification beyond 250 yards

Identification is the working limit on any dual-sensor scope, and DNT puts the TNC335R beyond 250 yards. That is a meaningful step up from the 256-class TNC225R, which they rate at around 150 yards, and it comes from the larger thermal sensor and longer lens. Hunters working fields, edges, and mixed terrain at those distances are the intended fit.

Both TNC335R channels zero independently, one shot each

Two reticles means two zeros, and one-shot zeroing handles each: fire a round, freeze the image, move the reticle onto the point of impact, and save. Eight reticle styles in five colors cover different backgrounds. A thermal zoom lock holds magnification where it was set, and firmware arrives over the air rather than by cable.

Ranging to 1,200 yards feeds the TNC335R ballistic calculator

The built-in rangefinder measures from 5 to 1,200 yards, further than either channel identifies a target, which makes it as useful for reading terrain as for shot solutions. Measured distance goes into the onboard ballistic calculator, and the correction comes back as either a dial-in reticle shift or a holdover mark.

Two mounts ship with the TNC335R, 0 MOA and 20 MOA

A PMS Picatinny 0 MOA mount and a PM20L Picatinny 20 MOA mount both come in the box, so a rifle set up for longer holds does not need a separate purchase. A scope sunshade, eye cup, flip-up cover, two 21700 batteries, and a charger round out the package.

The TNC335R weighs 25.6 oz and runs 6 hours per battery

Carrying two imaging systems costs size, and the TNC335R comes to 25.6 oz across 9.2 by 3.2 by 3.0 inches. A single 21700 battery runs it for 6 hours, and a second ships in the box. Eye relief measures 65 mm, in line with a conventional riflescope, and 64 GB of built-in storage holds footage with no card to install. An IP67 housing handles rain and dust, rated to 800 G of shock.

Mid-range hunters who want detection and identification in one optic fit the TNC335R

Hunters working fields, edges, and mixed terrain out past 250 yards are the core fit for the TNC335R, where thermal finds the animal and the digital channel confirms it before the shot. Coyote and hog work across that kind of ground is what the pairing serves. Buyers hunting closer ground, or wanting a lighter and cheaper unit, are better served by the TNC225R. Anyone who needs only thermal will get more sensor for the money from a dedicated thermal scope, since half of this price buys the digital channel.

FAQ

Is the DNT ThermNight TNC335R thermal or night vision?

Both. The TNC335R has a 384×288 thermal sensor and a separate Sony STARVIS 2 digital day and night sensor. Either runs full screen, or both at once through picture-in-picture.

How far can the TNC335R identify a target?

DNT rates it for reliable identification beyond 250 yards. That is further than the 256-class TNC225R, which they rate at around 150 yards.

What is the difference between the TNC335R and the TNC225R?

Sensor and reach. The TNC335R has a 384×288 thermal sensor with a 35 mm lens; the TNC225R has 256×192 with a 25 mm lens. The TNC335R also carries a 1920×1080 display against 1024×768, 64 GB of storage against 32 GB, two mounts against one, and 65 mm of eye relief against 45 mm.

Does the TNC335R come with mounts?

Yes, two. A PMS Picatinny 0 MOA mount and a PM20L Picatinny 20 MOA mount both ship in the box, along with a scope sunshade, eye cup, flip-up cover, two 21700 batteries, a charger, two USB cables, a manual, and a lens cleaning cloth.

Why do the two channels start at different magnifications?

The thermal channel starts at 2.5x and the digital channel at 5x, because each has its own sensor and lens. Switching channels changes how much ground is in frame, and the thermal channel gives the wider view for close work.

How long does the TNC335R run on a battery?

Six hours on one 21700 flat-top battery. A second battery and a charger ship in the box, and a 5V USB-C port accepts external power.