Dwarf 2 vs eVscope 2: 10 Second Summary
- The Unistellar eVscope 2 is one of the premier smart telescopes on the market and is one of the few models that features an eyepiece for real-time viewing.
- It has some of the highest key specifications of any smart telescope, the user experience is seamless, and with it you can take part in Citizen Astronomy initiatives.
- However, it is heavier, less portable and significantly more expensive than the Dwarf 2.
- The Dwarf 2 is smaller and lighter than the eVscope 2, and much cheaper.
- On the downside, the key specifications are lower, it lacks the eyepiece, and the user experience is not as slick.
Why choose the Dwarf 2 over the Unistellar eVscope 2?
The Dwarf 2 is a compact, budget smart telescope from Chinese manufacturer Dwarflab that was released in 2023:
- It is small and light and comes with a perfect-fit carry case, and so is ideal for travel and convenient storage.
- It is much less expensive than the Unistellar eVscope 2. At current prices, you could buy ten Dwarf 2’s for one eVscope 2!
- The main downsides are that the telescope specifications are lower, the user experience is not as slick and seamless as with Unistellar smart telescopes, and it does not have a real-time viewing eyepiece of the eVscope 2.
Why choose the Unistellar eVscope 2 over the Dwarf 2?
The Unistellar eVscope 2 is a premium smart telescope from French manufacturer Unistellar that was released in 2022:
- Its telescope and camera specifications are some of the highest available and the user experience is slick and seamless.
- It features a real-time viewing eyepiece. This means you can look through the telescope, rather than just view images on your smartphone or other screen. This is particularly good if using with friends or family as you have a more shared experience in taking turns to look through.
- With all Unistellar models you can take part in Citizen Astronomy initiatives and join missions to track asteroids and hunt exoplanets.
Telescope Specifications
The Dwarf II has 24mm (1 inch) aperture, 100mm focal length, f/4.2 focal ratio, and 3.2° × 1.6° field of view.
The Unistellar eVscope 2 has 114mm (4.5 inch) aperture, 450mm focal length, f/3.9 focal ratio, and 0.57° x 0.76° field of view.
Camera Specifications
The Dwarf II has a 8MP resolution camera of 3840 x 2160 size using a Sony IMX415 sensor and a pixel size of 1.45μm.
The Unistellar eVscope 2 has a 7.7MP resolution camera of 3200 x 2400 size using a Sony IMX347 sensor and a pixel size of 2.9μm.
Size and Weight
The Dwarf II weighs 1.2kg (2.6 lb) and has dimensions of 20 x 6 x 13 ((H x W x L in cm).
The Unistellar eVscope 2 weighs 8.9kg (19.8 lb) and has dimensions of 23 x 19 x 65 ((H x W x L in cm).
Price and Value for Money
The Dwarf II costs $459, and the Unistellar eVscope 2 costs $4,899.
Note, these may vary so check the links to compare retailers if thinking about buying.
Specifications
| Dwarflab DWARF II | Unistellar eVscope 2 | |
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| Year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Aperture | 24mm (1 inch) | 114mm (4.5 inch) |
| Focal Length | 100mm | 450mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/4.2 | f/3.9 |
| Limiting Magnitude | 9.6 | 12.98 |
| OTA type | Refractor | Reflector |
| Eyepiece | No | Yes |
| Field of View | 3.2° × 1.6° | 0.57° x 0.76° |
| Resolution | 8MP | 7.7MP |
| Sensor Size | 3840 x 2160 | 3200 x 2400 |
| Sensor | Sony IMX415 | Sony IMX347 |
| Pixel Size | 1.45μm | 2.9μm |
| Image Formats | TIFF, FITS | FITS, TIFF, PNG, JPEG |
| Mosaic Mode | No | No |
| Size (H x W x L) cm | 20 x 6 x 13 | 23 x 19 x 65 |
| Weight | 1.2kg (2.6 lb) | 8.9kg (19.8 lb) |
| Mount | Included | Included |
| Tripod | Included | Included |
| Battery Life | 3 hrs | 9 hrs |
| Internal Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Dew Control | Built-in | None |
| Retail Price* | $459 | $4,899 |
eVscope 2 vs Dwarf 2: Verdict
The Dwarf 2 and eVscope 2 should appeal to quite different audiences based on the large difference in price.
The Dwarf 2 is right for you if you want:
- An inexpensive option as a first smart telescope
- The most portable option to easily move around with and store conveniently at home
- Both of these
The eVscope 2 is right for you if you:
- Want the very best smart telescope on the market
- Want a model with a viewing eyepiece
- Have the money to pay for it
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Top of the range
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Budget bargain
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$4,899.00
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$459.00
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Related content and more information
- Best Smart Telescopes 2024
- Unistellar website
- Unistellar eVscope 2 review
- Dwarflab website
- Dwarf 2 review
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