Was a long time since last posting here (hacked e30bx user) but figured I would share a find of what seems like a good budget thermal imager, with higher resolution than I have found in this price-range before.
Price is currently ~USD 175-190 which for 120x90 resolution is seem quite low, lower than some 80x60 models out there.
https://www.banggood.com/custlink/DKvygTWWDMThe Uni-T UTi690A is not currently listed on Uni-T's website, however one can find an imager named UTi120S with what seem to be identical specification and apperance:
https://www.uni-trend.com/meters/html/product/Environmental/Thermal_Imager/Echo%20Series/UTi120S.htmlThe store does have a datasheet/manual of it that seem to be from Uni-T, even if not possible to find it at Uni-T's website, at least not yet:
http://myosuploads3.banggood.com/products/20211013/20211013011951UTI690A1.pdfUni-T also sell what seem to be a "portable" version called UTi120P with what seem to be the same specifications but just another shape of the device, and those units currently sell for $400 on Uni-T's own aliexpress site.
The UTi690 does not have a regular camera at the front which I suspect is one way they have reduced the cost.
There is however a laser to show where you're aiming it if uncertain, and a led-light if working in poor light conditions.
The unit also have fewer buttons than most Uni-T imagers so adjusting settings I suspect is a bit more time consuming.
Due to the price/performance ratio and looking to be far less fragile than the e30bx I currently own, somewhat waterproof and drop resistant if if to believe the datasheet, I could not resist to pre-ordered one to keep around garage/3Dprinter and as a backup to my other imager.
Will report back with findings when I receive the unit, if it will work well as an entry level or budget thermal imager.
If having any questions regarding the unit just drop a post and I will reply once the unit has been delivered.
Sometimes things are not as good as they seem and there are quite a lot of questionmarks regarding this product:Why is it named UTi690A when there is what seem to be an identical version named UTi120S?
Why is the unit not posted on Uni-T's website?
How can it cost half of the "portable/flat" version when having identical specifications and even exceeding some like bigger battery and a laser pointer?
Update 2021-11-12: Banggood have now added two videos to the product page, showing another Uni-T camera that is different from the rendered one on the product page... mystery contiues...
Also text added to the product page "
The most worth buying thermal imager is comming!!! Original UNI-T Newest thermal imager in 2021 !!! With 25Hz frame rate, 120*90 IR sensor resolution(Image resolution up to 320*240 ) smooth and clear visual performance which is the most cost-effect 25Hz frame rate thermal imager you can find ! Support Chinese and English switching."