Best Night Vision Scopes in the UK: 2026 Guide

Digital night vision has overtaken legacy image-intensifier tubes for most UK shooters — it is more affordable, records video, and works as a daytime scope too. Here is how to pick the right one.

Digital day/night scopes

The most versatile choice. A 4K digital scope such as the HIKMICRO Alpex 4K gives crisp daytime optics and IR-assisted night vision in one unit — ideal for air rifle and rimfire use.

Tube-style digital scopes

Tube-format digital scopes keep a traditional riflescope profile while adding night vision. See the night vision collection for the current models.

Night vision add-ons

If you already own a scope, a front-mounted or clip-on unit converts it for night use. Pulsar’s Forward range is the best-known example — check night vision attachments.

For air-rifle and rimfire specifics, our guide on choosing a day/night scope for air rifle and rimfire covers the practical details.