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HIKMICRO E1L Compact Thermal Imaging Camera

by HIKMICRO

Last updated Mar 29, 2026 · 1 revision

160×120 IR at 25 Hz with WiFi, laser pointer, and -20°C to 550°C range in a compact form factor at under a third the cost of comparable FLIR models.

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About This Product

HIKMICRO (a Hikvision subsidiary) has rapidly disrupted the entry/mid thermal camera market. The E1L's 25 Hz frame rate is uncommon at this price. 8-hour battery life, 100,000-image internal storage. The Pocket 2 (256×192, ~$679 CAD) is the flagship compact model for professionals needing higher resolution.

Capabilities

How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.

Mobile app
Available
Free trial
No
Free tier
No
Public API
No
Deployment
On Premise

Tool Specifications

Accuracy Class
Field Grade
Measurement Range
-4 to 1022°F (-20 to 550°C)
Ruggedness
Field
Battery
Li-Ion Rechargeable (8hr)
Warranty
3 years
Ecosystem
standalone
Companion App
HIKMICRO Viewer
Connectivity
Wifi Bluetooth
Data Logging Mobile App

FSH Score Breakdown

Ease of Use
6.5
Features
6.7
Support
5.0
Value
7.0
Integrations
5.0
AI Capabilities
1.5

Features

28 features confirmed across 7categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only

Hardware Features9features

Adjustable Emissivity SettingEmissivity adjustmentDual Backlit DisplayLCD displayAdjustable Temperature AlarmAutomatic Spot Tracking (Hot, Cold, Center)IP/Weather RatingUSB Data TransferMicro-USB charging and data transferMulti-Measurement ModesSuperIR mode switchingTouchscreen Display3.5-inch LCD touchscreen
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Dual Thermal/Visible Camera with Fusion/PIP ModesDual-camera with 5 image modes (Thermal, Visual, PIP, Fusion, Blending)

Equipment & Asset Management5features

Remote DiagnosticsDevice diagnosis and error feedbackRemote MonitoringRemote camera controlAlertsAdjustable temperature alarmLive View and Remote ControlOver The Air Software Updates

Reporting & Analytics4features

AnalyticsPC analysis softwareReportingReport generation and sharingThermal Image Analysis SoftwarePdf And Excel Report Generation

Platform & Customization4features

On-Device Data StorageRemovable SD card storageMulti-Language Support17 language supportData ExportCloud upgrades and log readingUnit ConversionTemperature and distance unit configuration

Technician Management3features

Live Video SupportScreen Stream MirroringLive StreamingLive streaming infrared video and still imagesTime TrackingAutomatic spot tracking (hot, cold, center)

Mobile & Field Tools2features

Thermography Analysis160x120 thermal resolutionAI Photo AnalysisRemote camera record and capture

Inventory Management1feature

Barcode ScanningQR code camera addition

Pricing

Model
Custom
Starting at
$300
Notes
Retail purchase. Street price approximately $300–450 USD — highly competitive for professional-grade specs.
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