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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.

6.3 Good See breakdown →

Highlights

Smart Tool23 Features

Capabilities

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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
8.0
Features
6.1
Support
5.0
Value
9.0
Integrations
4.0
AI Capabilities
1.5

Customer Reviews

Features

23 features confirmed across 7categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only

Hardware Features8features

Adjustable Emissivity SettingEmissivity adjustmentAdjustable Temperature AlarmAutomatic Spot Tracking (Hot, Cold, Center)Dual Backlit DisplayDual Thermal/Visible Camera with Fusion/PIP ModesIP/Weather RatingTouchscreen DisplayMulti-Measurement ModesSuperIR mode switching

Equipment & Asset Management4features

Remote DiagnosticsDevice diagnosis and error feedbackRemote MonitoringRemote camera controlLive View and Remote ControlOver The Air Software Updates

Reporting & Analytics3features

ReportingReport generation and sharingThermal Image Analysis SoftwarePdf And Excel Report Generation

Platform & Customization3features

On-Device Data StorageData ExportCloud upgrades and log readingUnit ConversionTemperature and distance unit configuration

Mobile & Field Tools2features

Thermography Analysis160x120 thermal resolutionAI Photo AnalysisRemote camera record and capture

Technician Management2features

Live Video SupportScreen Stream MirroringLive StreamingLive streaming infrared video and still images

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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