Description
The DNT H315R Hound is a compact handheld thermal scanner that does a lot more than spot heat. It pairs a 384×288 uncooled sensor with a built-in laser rangefinder and an onboard ballistic calculator, so you can pick up a coyote working a fence line, range it out to 1,200 yards, and get a holdover solution without ever reaching for your phone. At 10.16 ounces it rides easy in a jacket pocket or hangs off a lanyard, which makes it the kind of tool you reach for all night without thinking about it.
What the Hound H315R Sees in the Dark
The heart of this unit is a 12-micron sensor with a NETD rating of 18 mK or better, meaning it picks up small temperature differences that let camouflaged animals stand out clean against brush and terrain. A 50 Hz frame rate keeps fast movers from smearing across the screen, and the 1024×768 Micro-OLED display shows it all with sharp, readable detail. You get four palettes to work with, including White Hot, Black Hot, Red Hot, and Iron Hot, so you can switch to whatever reads best for the conditions in front of you.
Why the H315R Hound Earns Its Keep in Thick Cover
The 15mm Germanium objective gives this scanner a wide 30.7 x 23.0 yard field of view at 100 yards on a 1.5x base magnification, which is a big window for sweeping fast through palmetto stands, creek bottoms, and timber. When you need to zero in, digital zoom pushes it up to 6x. The integrated rangefinder reaches from 5 to 1,200 yards and feeds that distance straight into the ballistic calculator for a real-time aiming solution tuned to your load.
Living With the Hound H315R in the Field
It runs on a common flat-top 18650 rechargeable battery for roughly 5.5 hours per charge, and because that battery is not proprietary, swapping a fresh cell mid-hunt takes seconds. A USB-C port lets you run it off external power for longer sessions. Rounding things out, you get 32 GB of onboard storage for photo and video with audio, Wi-Fi and DNT app connectivity, 25mm of eye relief that plays nice with glasses, and an IP67 rating that shrugs off rain, dust, and the occasional dunk.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: DNT Optics
- Model: Hound H315R
- MPN: H315R
- UPC: 850065096131
- Thermal Resolution: 384 x 288 pixels
- Pixel Pitch: 12 microns
- NETD Sensitivity: 18 mK or better
- Frame Rate: 50 Hz
- Objective Lens: 15mm Germanium
- Magnification: 1.5x base, 1.5x-6x digital
- Field of View: 30.7 x 23.0 yd at 100 yd
- Display: 1024 x 768 Micro-OLED, 25mm eye relief
- Laser Rangefinder: 5 to 1,200 yards with ballistic calculator
- Onboard Storage: 32 GB, photo and video with audio
- Battery: Flat-top 18650, up to 5.5 hours, USB-C external power
- Weight / Rating: 10.16 oz, IP67 waterproof
What’s Included
- Hound H315R thermal monocular
- Carrying pouch
- Lanyard
- Wrist strap
- 18650 flat-top batteries
- 4-port charger
- USB-C data cable
- USB-C charging cable
- Lens cleaning cloth
- User manual
- Quick start guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the DNT H315R Hound have a built-in rangefinder?
Yes, the Hound H315R has an integrated laser rangefinder that reads distances from 5 to 1,200 yards. It also feeds that range straight into an onboard ballistic calculator, which generates a real-time aiming solution based on your load profile. That means no reaching for a phone app or doing math in your head in the field.
What magnification does the Hound H315R offer?
The H315R runs a 1.5x base magnification with digital zoom up to 6x. The low base magnification paired with the 15mm lens gives you a wide 30.7 by 23.0 yard field of view at 100 yards, which is ideal for sweeping thick cover quickly. When you spot something worth a closer look, you can zoom in for more detail.
What kind of battery does the H315R Hound use and how long does it last?
It uses a common flat-top 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion battery that delivers roughly 5.5 hours of runtime per charge. Since the battery is not proprietary, you can carry spares and swap a fresh cell in seconds during a long night. There is also a USB-C port so you can run it off external power when you need extended use.
Is the DNT Hound H315R waterproof?
Yes, the H315R carries an IP67 rating, so it handles rain, dust, and brief submersion without issue. That makes it dependable for wet weather and rough handling out in the field. It is a scanner built to take real hunting conditions.





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