The iRis DVR X video borescope review proves that it is the best in its class. When compared to other video borescopes in it's price range the iRis DVR X videoscope or video borescope out performs the competition on every level. The iRis DVR X offers a superior image, brighter illumination, industrial design, more options and advanced digital features.
Some of the Advantages of the iRis DVR X Video Borescope Review:
The iRis DVR X videoscope is available in lengths up to 7.5m (24.6 Ft.) while the VJ borescope and Hawkeye V2 are only available in shorter lengths.
The VJ borescope and Hawkeye V2 both have plastic housings and are not nearly as durable as the metal hand piece of the industrial iRis DVR X videoscope.
The iRis DVR X is water proof and IP 53 rated. Neither the VJ or the Hawkeye V2 have any protection rating and can not be used in wet environments.
The iRis DVR X is the only video borescope in its class that offers on screen text annotation.
The iRis DVR X videoscope or video borescope offers built in comparison measurement...nothing else in this price range offers any sort of measurement capability.
The iRis DVR X videoscope offers enhanced 3.5X digital zoom for greater detail of the inspection area.
A large 5.0 inch LCD makes the iRis DVR X easy to use and is vastly superior when compared to small 3.5" LCD displays.
The iRis DVR X offers vastly superior digital storage over both the VJ Advance Borescope and the Hawkeye V2. The iRis DVR X can hold 32 GB SD card and save 16,000 images or 32 hours of video. The VJ and V2 video borescopes can only store a fraction of this on tiny 2GB SD cards.
The iRis DVR X videoscope offers 6 hours of battery life. The VJ Advance video borescope and Hawkeye V2 borescope only offer 45 or 90 minutes...hardly enough life to ensure completion of your inspection.
The features and advantages of the iRis DVR X video borescope are overwhelming when a borescope review is conducted against the competition.
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| Feature | VJ(Pegasus) | Hawkeye V2 | DVR X | iRis DVR X Advantage |
| Diameter | 3.9mm, 6.9mm | 4 or 6mm | 4.0 or 6.0mm | |
| Length | 1.5, 3.0, 5.0m | 1.5, 3.0, 6.0m | 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 and 7.5m | More Length Available For Multiple Customer Applications |
| Exterior (Working Length) | Stainless Steel Braid | Multilayered Tungsten | Multilayered Tungsten | Tungsten is 5 times more wear resistant than stainless steel and had 10 times the torsion strength |
| Exterior (Hand-piece) | Plastic | Plastic | Powered Coated Aluminum | A More rugged design Than plastic will last longer and withstand industrial environments |
| Water Proof | Insertion Tube (No Pressure rating specifics Given) | ? | 14.7 psi (1bar - 10.2m Water) | Actual pressure tests to verify a water tight insertion tube |
| Chemical Compatibility | Machine Oil, Heating Oil, 3.5% Concentrated Salt Water, Diesel Fuel | Keep the device away from acid or alkalinesolutions, oil or gasoline, and do not use it in anatmosphere containing volatile/flammablevapors. | Water, 5% Concentrated Salt Water Mineral and Synthetic Oils, Hydraulic Fluids, Aviation Fuel, Kerosene, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel | |
| Image Inversion | NO | Horizontal and vertical Image Inversion | Horizontal and vertical Image Inversion | |
| Text Annotation | NO | NO | Full Screen Text Overly | iRis DVR allows annotation of inspection on site. Other offer no way to detail inspection results |
| Side View | NA | Optional Side View Prism | NA | |
| System Protection Class | None | None | IP53 (Dust and Spraying Water) | Actual Protection tests verify a rugged and industrial instrument that will last |
| Measurement | None | None | Comparison | iris DVR X is the first Borescope in is price range to allow a measurement annotation to be made |
| Temperature Alarm Display | Yes | NO | NO | |
| Digital Zoom | 2X | 2X | 3.5X | Increased zoom for greater detail |
| Camera | CMOS 307,200 Pixels | CMOS | CMOS 307,200 pixels | |
| Field of View (H/V) | 3.9mm: 70° / 6.9mm: 72° / 54° | 50 | 90 | A wider Field of View Allows you to see more |
| Depth of Field | 4mm ∼ ∞ | ? | 4mm ∼ ∞ | |
| Illumination | LED | LED | ||
| Color Temperature: | ? | ? | 6500K | Sun light Brightness ensures true color representation and the small defect to be revealed such as hair line cracks |
| Average Lamp Lifetime | ? | ? | 5000 Hours | No need to worry about changing expensive lamps |
| Articulation Range | 360° (90° L/R/U/D) | 4mm 2-way (4-Way upgrade adds $1,000), 6mm 4-Way. 130° U/D, 110° R/L | 4mm: 100 L/R/U/D 6mm: 100 L/R 160/130 U/D | iRis DVR X offers the greatest range of articulation in its class to allow you to navigate and see where the others can’t |
| Articulation Control | Joy Stick | 2 Thumb Levers (Single control. Only one Direction can be manipulated at a time) | Ergonomic Hand Control | |
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| Rigid Distal End Length | 13mm | ? | ? | |
| LCD Monitor | 3.5 inch | 5.0 inch | 5.0 inch | The large 5 inch LCD makes inspections easier and shows more detail |
| LED output Adjustment | 5 Levels | Manual | 5 Levels | |
| Gain Adjustment | 5 Levels | NO | 5 Levels | |
| Video Output | 2.5mm Stereo Mini Jack For RCA Video Output | 2.5mm Stereo Mini Jack For RCA Video Output | Composite | |
| USB Output | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | NO | |
| Audio Output | Monaural Flat Jack For Hands Free Earphone | NO | NO | |
| Microphone Input | Monaural Flat Jack For Hands Free Microphone | NO | NO | |
| Storage Media | Micro SD Card (Max 2GB) | SD Card 2 GB Max | 32 GB SD Card Max | The iRis DVR X offer substantially more storage for images and video, 1 and 2 GB SD Cards are more and more difficult to find |
| Still Image | Jpeg 400 x 400 Pixels | JPEG | BMP | BMP is an uncompressed higher resolution format |
| Video | Motion Jpeg (AVI File Extension) | ASF (Requires Windows Media Play) | AVI | |
| Storage Capacity | 500 Images or 60 Minutes Video | 500 Images or 60 Minutes Video | 16,000 Images or 32 Hours Video | The iRis DVR X offer substantially more storage for images and video |
| Menu Operation | Image Adjustment (Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Sharpness) | Image Adjustment (Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation) | Brightness, Contrast, Color | |
| Delete Stored Image | Delete Stored Image | Delete Stored Image | ||
| Time & Date Setting | Time & Date Setting | Time & Date Setting | ||
| Language | English | English, German, Polish, French, Spanish, Italian, Turkish | iRis DVR X offers instruction in multiple languages for a more universal instrument | |
| Operating Temperature (Insertion Tube) | -30℃ ∼ 60℃ (-22℉ ∼ 140℉) | -20℃ ∼ 60℃ (-4℉ ∼ 140℉) | -13°F to 176°F (-25°C to +80°C) | A higher temperature rating will withstand industrial environments better |
| AC Power | 100 ∼ 240V | NO | 100-240V | |
| DC Power | 6V (4 AA Batteries) | 2 Separate batteries required. Main Battery is rechargeable with 3 hours run time. Light Source Requires different rechargeable battery with 45 minutes operating time. | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | The iRis DVR X has a long life and professional grade quick change rechargeable battery |
| Operating Time | 1.5 Hours | 45 Minutes | 6 Hours | The iRis DVR X offers a vast difference in battery life. No worries about your borescope quitting before your finish your inspection. no need to carry a pocket full of AA batteries or 2 different types of batteries to do your inspection |
| Weight | 650g | ? | 1.35kg | |
| Carrying Case | Hard Case | Hard Case | Industrial Case with Wheels & Handle Bar | The iRis DVR X has a true industrial grade storage and transport case that allows you to travel with ease and secure your investment when not in use |