Green Phosphor or White: Which is Better?
Sales Engineer: Gloria Gao
Email: gloria@bri-elec.com
WhatsApp: 0086-199 2997 5286
First, it's important to point out one thing. During trials of soldiers performance under green and white phosphor night vision, no combat effectiveness difference was able to be detected. With that said, let check out some pro's and con's to each:
Green Phosphor
The classic. What we all grew up seeing in video games, in movies, and it persists in pop culture today. It was in use a long time before white was around, and it continues to be used today.
Green Phosphor Advantages
- Evolution: You can see more shades of green than you can of white. Many people say that green tubes of equal specs to white ones seem a bit clearer, with a bit more definition and contrast, and there's science to support that.
- Cost: Because green is produced more, and white has the Gucci-tax associated with it, an equal performance tube green tube will cost less than a white one.
Green Phosphor Disadvantages
- Eye Strain: Some peoples brains really do have a difficult time seeing in green, and this can lead to eye strain and headaches in about 5% of people. Also, when you take off green phosphor tubes, you're usually seeing in purple for a few minutes after, depending on how long you were using them.
- No Flex: You can't flex green phosphor tubes as hard, and we all know that's why you're really getting into night vision. To flex on the poors.
White Phosphor
The latest in night vision, white phosphor tubes come from the aviation and special operations world, and have now become synonymous with cool-guy tubes in the civilian market. Remember your ABCs kids: Always Be Cool.
White Phosphor Advantages
- More Natural: White phosphor was created to eliminate eye strain for users spending long hours under NVGs, and white tubes feel very natural to most users, which helps eliminate a little of the learning curve.
- Higher Spec: Currently L3 Filmless tubes are only made in white phosphor, and Filmless tubes lend themselves to better SNR and Halo specs. Keep in mind, for any other L3, Elbit, or Photonis tubes, there is no performance difference between white or green phosphor.
White Phosphor Disadvantages
- Cost: There is a premium for seeing in white, and it may not always be worth it. You can get some Gen 3 Green Phosphor tubes for less than you can get Gen 2+ White Phosphor tubes.
- Contrast: Some people feel that white phosphor has less contrast. This is a very subjective thing, and it's impossible for us to tell you how you'll feel.
Sales Engineer: Gloria Gao
Email: gloria@bri-elec.com
WhatsApp: 0086-199 2997 5286
