Overview
The FLIR i7 and FLIR E6 are powerful yet affordable thermal imaging cameras – despite their similar form and size, there are some big differences.
The E6 weighs just 1.27lbs and features a 3-inch LCD screen, a rechargeable Li-ion battery with 4-hour life, and USB ports for data transfer to PCs. The latest model (2017 and later) also features WiFi connectivity so you can transfer images wirelessly to the FLIR Tools App and create professional reports faster than ever before.
The E6 has a resolution of 160x120 and 60mK thermal sensitivity. This means the E6 will give you larger thermal images where more details are clearly visible and be more sensitive to temperature variations within a scene. This will also help to provide clearer, sharper images with more accurate temperature data. The E6 also features an IP54 rating as well as a 2-meter drop test rating.
The E6 also comes standard with FLIR’s powerful MSX technology built-in. This technology embosses visible light details onto thermal images, so you can see exactly what you’re looking at – reference images are no longer needed. Temperature measurement range for the E6 covers -4°F to 482°F. The camera has an accuracy rating of ±2% or ±2°C.
The i7 has a thermal resolution of 140x140 with thermal sensitivity of 100mK and a 9 Hz frame rate. This camera can measure temperatures from -4°F to 482°F. The i7 is also quite durable – the camera is drop tested to 2 meters and features an IP43 rating. The camera also has an accuracy rating of ±2% or ±2°C and features a 2.8-inch screen. Unfortunately, the i7 does not include FLIR’s MSX Image Enhancement technology. The i7 also features multiple measurement modes including spotmeter, area with max./min. temperature, and isotherm above/below.
Both cameras come with FLIR’s powerful FLIR Tools reporting software. With it, you can transfer image files then analyze and edit images in FLIR Tools. Both cameras also include FLIR’s leading 10-5-2 warranty, providing 10-year coverage on the IR detector, 5-years on the battery, and 2-years on the product.
Overall, the E6 is a more powerful choice with better specifications. If you need higher quality images, the E6 is your best bet.
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