The advantages and disadvantages of white phosphor and green phosphor night vision devices revealed
Sales Engineer: Grace Gao
Email: grace@bri-elec.com
WhatsApp: 0086-199 2997 5286
Dear readers, in recent years, the development of night vision technology has been rapid. As one of the sharp tools, night vision devices are being widely used in military, security, outdoor adventure and other fields. Among many night vision devices, white phosphor and green phosphor are the two most common phosphorescence enhancement devices. First, one thing must be pointed out. When testing the performance of soldiers under green and white phosphor night vision goggles, no difference in combat effectiveness was found. But what are their similarities and differences, and what are their unique advantages and disadvantages? Let’s find out together.
Green Phosphor
The classic. It was in use a long time before white was around, and it continues to be used today.
Green Phosphor Advantages
- 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.
- Because green is produced more, an equal performance tube green tube will cost less than a white one.
Green Phosphor Disadvantages
- 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.
White Phosphor
White phosphor technology is one of the current mainstream night vision technologies. It illuminates the phosphorescence enhancement device through an external light source, causing it to emit bright light to enhance night vision.
White Phosphor Advantages
- 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.
- The advantage of white phosphorus night vision is that it displays more details, making targets easier to identify and track. In addition, white phosphorus night vision devices have good observation effects at short distances and are suitable for combat missions in indoor and urban environments.
White Phosphor Disadvantages
- 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.
When choosing a night vision device, we need to balance various factors based on our specific needs and budget. Whether it is white phosphorus or green phosphorus night vision devices, they are indispensable high-tech weapons in modern night operations and exploration, providing us with better visual capabilities and safety. So, please choose the appropriate night vision device according to your own needs, allowing us to maintain a bright vision in the dark.
Sales Engineer: Grace Gao
Email: grace@bri-elec.com
WhatsApp: 0086-199 2997 5286
