FLIR ONE Pro vs Seek Compact Pro Smartphone Thermal Camera Comparison

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  • Опубліковано 7 жов 2024

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  • @Spanky2k
    @Spanky2k 6 років тому +882

    Put your UA-cam play speed at 1.25x or 1.5x and this review is much better.

    • @GRBtutorials
      @GRBtutorials 6 років тому +36

      At 2x it's better.

    • @jmlcolorado
      @jmlcolorado 6 років тому +45

      Hot damn am I glad I saw this right when I started the video.

    • @pulporock
      @pulporock 6 років тому +12

      I do 1.5 for all you tube clips. Bloody brilliant

    • @kingdomofdirt5666
      @kingdomofdirt5666 6 років тому +20

      Holy crap I didn't even know you could do this. You just changed my life.

    • @jmlcolorado
      @jmlcolorado 6 років тому +9

      Alpha Whiskey your life will now go by 1.5 times faster.

  • @randyhiggins4086
    @randyhiggins4086 5 років тому +55

    with the seek if you double tap your split screen, on the phone picture side you can adjust the picture to match the thermal shot. You can also size it with 2 fingers pinch.

  • @wayneparris3439
    @wayneparris3439 4 роки тому +14

    What is not mentioned at all is that while the FLIR can focus under about 12 inches, the SEEK is 1 meter minimum so if you need the device to look at close up objects like electronics troubleshooting FLIR is the only choice. FLIR can also be powered and used at the same time so if you carry a backup battery it can work for both your phone or the FLIR camera, which can use the aux battery with a cable .

    • @MrPnew1
      @MrPnew1 8 місяців тому +1

      Yes but you can use a macro lens for the SEEK, but it's a valid point all the same

  • @Guide504
    @Guide504 6 років тому +63

    Use a USB extension and fix the seek next to the camera to reduce parallax

    • @NigelTolley
      @NigelTolley 5 років тому +1

      That'll work a bit better, but properly overlaying is way better.

    •  5 років тому +40

      Double tap in the vis cam image, adjust position and zoom with two fingers.
      Edit: nobody reads the manuals...

    • @matsgustavsson665
      @matsgustavsson665 5 років тому +3

      Seek should make a graphic interface so you could adjust the overlay on your phone either by moving one picture to fit with the other using the touchscreen or by letting you input a numerical value on how much one picture needs to be moved to fit with the other.

  • @OneIdeaTooMany
    @OneIdeaTooMany 2 роки тому +10

    I purchased the seek compact pro over the flir one for one specific reason: no battery. I only use the tool probably once every couple of months and I never know when I'll need it. The problem with the flir one is that unless you always keep it charged, it'll never be ready to use when you need to use it.

  • @costi08
    @costi08 5 років тому +28

    I will go with the Seek Compact Pro.
    I'm glad that I've discovered it before buying Flir.

    • @ihomejogja5351
      @ihomejogja5351 5 років тому

      CSL really? haha

    • @wiredforstereo
      @wiredforstereo 4 роки тому

      I bought the Flir, but it was bricked when it showed up, so I guess I'm going with the Seek.

    • @wiredforstereo
      @wiredforstereo 4 роки тому

      @Sleeping Warrior Completely non functional. Returned.

    • @stevey500
      @stevey500 4 роки тому

      @@wiredforstereo Yep, we've had two Flirs show up bricked, a 3rd bricked itself with parasitic battery drain that kills the internal li-ion battery beyond a state of rechargeable.

    • @angelcamay947
      @angelcamay947 4 роки тому

      CSL i work for Seek and we make the seek compact

  • @santoshphilips4827
    @santoshphilips4827 5 років тому +26

    Kudos on a thorough and well done presentation! Thank you!!!

  • @loxami
    @loxami 3 роки тому +21

    You really get the sense that thermography is a field of true passion and excitement. Thanks for the useful information though.

  • @Dr_Xyzt
    @Dr_Xyzt 6 років тому +36

    The FLIR seems to be a very practical choice, but the Seek is a perfectly sensible choice with a lot of contrast. I'm still waiting for these things to be made so they are clamped to the phone rather than plugged. The charge connectors aren't robust enough.

    • @projectnerdvana2820
      @projectnerdvana2820 6 років тому +2

      Guns Cars and Digits wouldn't a cable adapter extender work?

    • @Dr_Xyzt
      @Dr_Xyzt 6 років тому

      The connector in the IR section needs to be made into a female part, but yeah. That'll work.

    • @JAKOB1977
      @JAKOB1977 6 років тому +2

      I use a cheap [2.5USD] 1meter extender cable here (first picture in this post) to have it attached to an microscope stand when doing macro with the Seek pro..
      www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/thermal-imaging-gallery/msg1649522/#msg1649522
      Works great and hundreds of way you could attach it afterwards with an extender cable.. if you'r doubtful about the connection with direct input...

    • @JulianFalgons
      @JulianFalgons 6 років тому +8

      The battery degradation on the flir from our experience makes it not worth it.

    • @dh66
      @dh66 6 років тому +2

      Lee D, Then don't pick up phones by the charge cables. Pick them up like normal people do, by the phone.

  • @jdrissel
    @jdrissel 5 років тому +5

    My Flir One Pro will charge and work as a camera at the same time. I used the cable and wallwart from my Note 8 to charge the Flir One. This did not pass a charge through to the Note 8 though. Then I stuck a wireless charger to the Note 8 and now it is possible to record indefinitely. You will probably still need some programming and some way to move the content off the phone.

  • @markbeiser
    @markbeiser 6 років тому +18

    It looks like the next generation of these things may finally retire my nearly 10 year old Flir B360, that was over $12,000 when new!

    • @1800Supreme
      @1800Supreme 4 роки тому +1

      These things are mainly limited by regulations so I would hold on to that Flir B360 you know they won't allow us normies to have real thermal cameras.

    • @appa609
      @appa609 3 роки тому

      @@1800Supreme You probably have a much wider temperature range

  • @jamespetty3464
    @jamespetty3464 5 років тому +12

    If you're going to talk about seeks app you should learn how to use it. On split screen you double tap the picture then pinch to size and line the picture up with the thermal image.

  • @jpurrazzella
    @jpurrazzella 5 років тому +38

    Great review. well presented. The presentation speed was good. If people want to speed up the review that is fine to go through the presentation, but I think the slower speed alllows me to absorb and think about what was shown.

  • @toddm3889
    @toddm3889 6 років тому +18

    Great comparison! I appreciate you running through the various performance aspects and not just focusing on the extendable connector like everyone else does.

    • @BrunoPOWEEER
      @BrunoPOWEEER 5 років тому

      Todd M AWFUL FLIR experience: I had the FLIR one and the refresh rate was so painfully slow (always freezes, really annoying) and the battery dramas (it always run out of battery for no reason), the overlay doesn’t really align properly and doesn’t work in darker environment. I normally don’t criticise anything but this was a VERY FRUSTRATING I was very unhappy with my FLIR One, sold it cheap and I may go Seek PRO next. I am happier having nothing at the moment than having something so frustrating that makes me angry every time I turn on and TRY to use.

    • @bfr6109
      @bfr6109 5 років тому

      Now when you say "run"..

  • @SuperHeatWizard
    @SuperHeatWizard 3 роки тому +3

    Seek Thermal Compact series cameras can be used for a lot longer because they use the phone’s battery (which usually has a multi-hour battery life). You also don’t have to go through the whole process of charging it up each time you want to use it for a while.

  • @BrunoPOWEEER
    @BrunoPOWEEER 5 років тому +60

    AWFUL FLIR experience: I had the FLIR one and the refresh rate was so painfully slow (always freezes, really annoying) and the battery dramas (it always run out of battery for no reason), the overlay doesn’t really align properly and doesn’t work in darker environment. I normally don’t criticise anything but this was a VERY FRUSTRATING I was very unhappy with my FLIR One, sold it cheap and I may go Seek PRO next. I am happier having nothing at the moment than having something so frustrating that makes me angry every time I turn on and TRY to use.

    • @movax20h
      @movax20h 5 років тому +8

      The short freezing every few seconds is normal. It is for calibration, there is a black calibration shutter than covers the sensors and calibrates it to known temperature and flat field. Then it restarts and continues. Even on high end hand held devices costing 10000$ it does that.
      But I do agree the frame rate looks a bit low. It is not a problem in most of applications, especially if you it has high resolution. But it is a bit annoying. I recommend having small tripod and bracket for holding a phone. Then all the movements are gone, and it makes it a bit nicer expirience, even with low framerate. Plus high resolution and high frame rate devices are export controlled (dual use as they could be used in military stuff like self guided rockets etc).

    • @zephyr2278
      @zephyr2278 5 років тому +1

      BrunoPOWEEER you need a four scout for MOOOORE POWAAAH

    • @HolyVampires
      @HolyVampires 4 роки тому +1

      I had the seek xr and got rid of it and brought a flir one pro. mosley for the file format. dont reallt feel like i can trust any of them more than indicators.

    • @TonyToneFixMyPhone
      @TonyToneFixMyPhone 4 роки тому +1

      Agree, the Flir One sucks, its going back. Sikh Turban Pro is my next purchase.

    • @TonyToneFixMyPhone
      @TonyToneFixMyPhone 4 роки тому +2

      FOLLOW UP: I PURCHASED BOTH THE SEEK AND THE FLIR. I ULTIMATELY KEPT THE FLIR AND SENT THE SEEK BACK. FLIR WAS WAY BETTER.

  • @SuperHeatWizard
    @SuperHeatWizard 3 роки тому +4

    I would say the FLIR is better for household maintenance or jobsite analysis, while the Seek is better for casual and outdoor use.

  • @cixoth
    @cixoth 5 років тому +2

    I don’t have the kind of money to buy any of this but I saw it in a advertisement and I’m now gonna watch a hours worth of phone mounted thermal camera reviews

  • @MasterIvo
    @MasterIvo 2 роки тому +1

    My seek compact pro had a pretty large temperature deviation, I returned it and ordered a new one. Again big deviations. up to 9C. but once you know it's fine.
    To bad it had micro usb, and my new phone has usb. C. a simple adapter didn't work. Hopefully I can find a cable for it.

  • @kyler9621
    @kyler9621 6 років тому +52

    Speed settings up x1.5 , easier to follow.

    • @krosmaister
      @krosmaister 6 років тому +1

      Kyle R 2х !!!

    • @chrisstanton1969
      @chrisstanton1969 5 років тому +1

      1.75 lol

    • @robertrose3068
      @robertrose3068 3 роки тому

      1.37x

    • @robertrose3068
      @robertrose3068 3 роки тому

      I'm here to look at comparisons for paranormal investigations.
      The refresh rate difference can make a quality difference for that. The image quality and definition on the seek looks better. We just want to see accurate images with temp differences when we investigate.
      Also my phones have extended batteries in the case. 👍
      However, auto focus is probably a must for what I do. Also with the flir, I have small battery packs I can plug in.

  • @sadecetamir
    @sadecetamir 4 роки тому +3

    Great review I have ever seen! Thank you very much!

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  4 роки тому +2

      Much appreciated! More are coming soon.

  • @mulder2400
    @mulder2400 4 роки тому +6

    11 min 31 Seconds ago I was wondering which of these two awesome affordable devices to get, and now I'm still wondering, sad ...

    • @CookieManCookies
      @CookieManCookies 4 роки тому

      Neither, they're both pretty lackluster.

    • @philindeblanc
      @philindeblanc 3 роки тому

      The Seek app forces access to your camera from server, not just device. Not sure if Flir also does that

  • @mckyra
    @mckyra 5 років тому +11

    I ordered Flir when he said it has internal battery. When I received it he said seek has a higher resolution so I returned Flir and was happy using Seek until he said Flir has MSX. I then decided to watch the whole thing.

    • @lostcase55
      @lostcase55 5 років тому

      Lmaoooo

    • @bfr6109
      @bfr6109 5 років тому +1

      Now that you have finished it and are reading this, how is the Flir One Gen 6?

    • @mckyra
      @mckyra 5 років тому +3

      @@bfr6109 Used it with no issues. luckily no battery drain problem for me. Charge level stays stable when its off. Did not use it much though. I always buy these geek things with an excitement and use it first few days until they go in storage :(

    • @DasAntiNaziBroetchen
      @DasAntiNaziBroetchen Рік тому

      @@mckyra Sounds like a spending/consumerism problem.

  • @Daikon18
    @Daikon18 6 років тому +5

    Great Video! thanks for the detailed comparison

  • @phillypreppers6652
    @phillypreppers6652 4 роки тому +2

    Very informative. I appreciate the video. It’s a big help in my purchase decision.

  • @ReevansElectro
    @ReevansElectro 4 роки тому

    You are a real trooper doing this video even though your dog died just this morning.

  • @oscarfernandez8477
    @oscarfernandez8477 4 роки тому +2

    Perfect!! the comparison i was looking for, well explained and with details, now i know which to buy

  • @marticus42
    @marticus42 4 роки тому +1

    Phenomenal, very discreet and no bias.
    With luck more will find this channel and enjoy the fact based reviews. I know I do!
    Cheers!

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  4 роки тому

      Thank you! Glad this was helpful to you.

  • @GamingAmbienceLive
    @GamingAmbienceLive 6 років тому

    dude you need your own youtube channel you are intelligent unlike vast majority of youtubers, nobody here even knows what qualitative is

  • @troll747
    @troll747 3 роки тому +1

    Your video helped me make a decision. Thank You!

  • @kaganarisut
    @kaganarisut 4 роки тому +1

    Great video when we compared to others, really professional. Thank you

  • @MrDuffy81
    @MrDuffy81 5 років тому +4

    I wish somebody would do a comparison of these two cameras in an out door situation like for hunting.

    • @WillEDC
      @WillEDC 5 років тому +3

      MrDuffy81 useless. The resolution is poor for anything far.

    • @wit6665
      @wit6665 5 років тому +1

      You'd be wanting a thermal scope not a phone mounted camera no?

  • @llewellynpatrick160
    @llewellynpatrick160 4 роки тому +1

    A very helpful comparison. Many thanks.

  • @azdean6897
    @azdean6897 4 роки тому +3

    Best review I have seen. Thanks!

  • @MarkHarmer
    @MarkHarmer 5 років тому +4

    Annoying not to actually get to see a full-size video from each - why not show us this? Makes it quite hard to judge the quality!

    • @harbingerdawn
      @harbingerdawn 4 роки тому

      The videos shown from each were already greater than their full resolution; making them larger would not change their quality.

  • @christrupiano4383
    @christrupiano4383 5 років тому +2

    Exactly the video I was looking for. Great information, thank you.

  • @ipravoqator
    @ipravoqator 2 роки тому

    which one to choose?

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  2 роки тому

      It depends on what you want the most. Seek has higher resolution but it doesn't have image blending or reporting capability like FLIR does. FLIR has lower resolution but it does have MSX. The other consideration is battery - the FLIR has an internal battery with 1hr life but the Seek uses your phone battery, so it might last longer if your phone is fully charged.

  • @teplovisorteplovisor3680
    @teplovisorteplovisor3680 6 років тому +6

    у flir только за счет msr кажется что лучше, а на самом деле точек больше у seek, в темноте seek покажет лучшее изображение.

  • @mustafaakman1965
    @mustafaakman1965 3 роки тому +1

    Nice evaluation. Thanks. Thank you so much. (1.5 speed is better to watch.)

  • @kerbalcrashtestdummy4742
    @kerbalcrashtestdummy4742 3 роки тому +1

    Very informative review, thank you!

  • @julienlogeard
    @julienlogeard 3 роки тому +1

    Gracias por la prueba. Tengo la misma conclucion que tu, ahorra voy a comprar un equipo para saber si me equivoque

  • @GRBtutorials
    @GRBtutorials 6 років тому +5

    I believe the problem with the Seek is the colour palette. Even with only thermal, the FLIR looks much nicer.

    • @BortPlate
      @BortPlate 5 років тому +1

      You can change the palette in the seek app. "Iron" is the best for human eyes, IMO.

  • @conantdog
    @conantdog 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for the good information I'm shopping for one of these low-end thermal cameras .👍

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  5 років тому

      No problem! Let us know if you have any questions. You can also live chat with product experts on our website www.tequipment.net/ anytime Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm EST.

  • @UtwoBed
    @UtwoBed 6 років тому +3

    OK these are great for seeing heat in an electrical panel, but what about using it to see inside walls before drilling? Will either one of these look inside the wall to show studs, pipes, or wires I might be drilling into?

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  6 років тому +2

      Depending on some specifics, thermal imaging can be used to show you what is behind walls. That said, the technology only shows the surface temperature, so whatever you're attempting to detect needs to create a temperature difference. Some materials are better conductors than others, and insulation will inhibit any signal. A hot water line may be visible, but a cold water line is likely not detectable with thermal imaging.

    • @iFateev
      @iFateev 6 років тому +2

      Fill the tube with hot water and see its path in the wall. Connect a powerful heater into the socket, when the wire warms up - you will see it)))

    • @skyetube1
      @skyetube1 5 років тому +6

      I’m an Electrician, I’ve been using the FLIR pro for a while and it’s a great tool. If you load up a circuit you can clearly see it through the gyprock, you can also identify neutrals this way. Radiant heating pipes are very easy to identify. Bad splices light up like a Christmas tree. And depending on the temperature difference between two rooms the studs will stand out very clearly. It’s been a lot more useful than I thought it would be.

    • @NigelTolley
      @NigelTolley 5 років тому +1

      @@skyetube1 That's very useful to know. I'm probably going to go with the Flir Pro. Sure, it doesn't update the screen quite as fast, or have the higher res sensor, but properly overlayed sensor fusion more than makes up for that. I was worried about the sensitivity, but if you're spotting pipes and wires, that'll be enough for most uses.

  • @GeeTrieste
    @GeeTrieste 6 років тому +2

    I bought the FLIR, but the Seek Compact Pro has 4X the resolution and 2x the refresh rate.
    The only thing FLIR has going for it is the visual camera overlay.
    Also, you can hook up a USB-C power plug to run the FLIR while its being used and run longer than 45 minutes.

  • @patrickpat5277
    @patrickpat5277 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the good and complete comparison video, I need to buy one of these cheap thermal cameras, for inspections in my house, tubes, etc... So as I understood, for private use Seek is better also for resolution and details. Another ask, do you suggest for me also the Seek, not the pro version? or it's very different in performance?

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  3 роки тому

      The Seek Compact Pro is probably a good choice for you since it has higher IR resolution and you don't need the extra FLIR features like reporting in FLIR Tools. For using it at home, you might be alright with the base Seek Compact - this camera has 206x156 IR resolution compared to 320x240 on the Compact Pro. That said, we do recommend going with higher resolution if you can afford it since this will give you better images. You can check out both cameras on our site via these links.
      Seek Compact: www.tequipment.net/Seek-Thermal/Compact-iPhone/Building-and-Industrial-Thermal-Imagers/
      Seek Compact Pro: www.tequipment.net/Seek-Thermal/CompactPRO-iOS/Building-and-Industrial-Thermal-Imagers/

  • @mr.u.213
    @mr.u.213 5 років тому +2

    Thank you! Very informative review.

  • @SURGE101
    @SURGE101 4 роки тому

    WHATS THE BEST ONE FOR CELL PHONE REPAIR?? Thanks jay

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  4 роки тому +1

      For an application like this where you are looking at very small components, the Seek will likely perform better due to higher infrared resolution.

  • @pulgoso-zm8du
    @pulgoso-zm8du 4 роки тому +1

    hello, which has greater detection range? in meters. Thank you 😊✌️

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  4 роки тому

      The Seek Compact Pro has an advertised maximum detection range of 1,800 feet which is about 550 meters. FLIR has not published the detection range of the ONE Pro in the camera's datasheets - please contact us via phone at (877) 571-7901 or email Sales@tequipment.net and one of our experts will contact FLIR directly to look into this for you.

  • @NoferTrunions
    @NoferTrunions 2 роки тому

    Perhaps the most important comparison: COST?
    1) Do both units have the ability to manually set the min and max temp for the contours? Let's say I'm looking at a large object and want to see the distribution of temps when the range is only 100* F.
    2) Measuring Temps: I believe the FLIR has multiple cursors that can be positioned, what does the SEEK have?
    3) Analyzing Saved Pics & Videos: Sounds like the FLIR has a suite of apps for this - what do they COST? (SEEK has nothing, correct.)

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  2 роки тому

      Hello, Nofer!
      You can easily compare the cost, features, and benefits of both units here:
      FLIR ONE Pro: bit.ly/32CcKU9
      Seek Compact Pro: bit.ly/3n9OZfW
      To answer some of your questions, both units have free app software, both of which can be used to adjust temperature ranges and set to specific parameters. For your further questions, feel free to speak to one of our product experts by contacting us via phone, email, or Live Chat here:
      www.tequipment.net/service/contact/

  • @sailure1
    @sailure1 4 роки тому +1

    I owned and regrettably sold a Seek for a Flir ... Even without the 15hz refresh the Seek had the better picture while moving around. I found the Flir only superior when you mount it to a tri-pod or just hold it looking at one spot 3-6 ft away. For those of use who walk around and search areas, the seek was remarkably better. Now with the 15hz refresh I am going to buy a new Seek pro.

    • @PhilippZ
      @PhilippZ 3 роки тому

      The Seek website specs state 9hz frame rate for the Compact Pro...

    • @Gungarr
      @Gungarr 2 роки тому +2

      @@PhilippZ It's 15hz outside of USA, because in america you cant have over 9hz infrared cameras.

  • @malteaser507
    @malteaser507 3 роки тому +1

    One MAJOR disadvantage of Flir is that the functional battery life is exactly two years..... The guarantee period, after which you can literally throw it away because even if you change the battery, it just won't work. Obviously if this clip was filmed with a new camera, he couldn't have known. I've seen many other Flir owners totally disappointed with the same problem..... Flir would offer a discount if you have this problem and buy a new flir camera but frankly, I wouldn't dream of buying another flir camera. Original camera costs about 200€ more than seek and it comes with those cheap orange batteries that self destruct by balooning. Very disappointed with flir......and not the only one from many comments i saw on other youtube videos. Now i'm buying seek.....no need to worry about batteries! Bye Flir!

  • @sigmasd10
    @sigmasd10 5 років тому

    It's now June 2019...The Seek is now available with a USB-C connector, so you can reverse the camera direction to take thermal selfies, just like you can with the IOS version with the lightning connector, the problem with USB bandwidth is no longer an issue as the USB-C connector allows for a much larger bandwidth, and the best bit is the Seek is at least £100 cheaper than the Flir One! Pass's price for the Seek Thermal Compact Pro is about £270...Even on ebay the cheapest Flir one is about £380...So now it's a no brainer!

  • @tomykochin4787
    @tomykochin4787 3 роки тому

    which is realy good for electronic trouble shoot purpous ??

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  3 роки тому

      For that application, go with Seek Compact Pro because it has higher resolution. Check it out on our site here: www.tequipment.net/Seek-Thermal/CompactPRO-iOS/Building-and-Industrial-Thermal-Imagers/

  • @doguskrsakal9045
    @doguskrsakal9045 3 роки тому

    which one is better ?

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  3 роки тому

      Depends what you need. If all you want is a thermal camera, go with Seek - it has higher IR resolution so images will look a bit sharper. If you are a professional and need to make reports, go with FLIR - it has a better interface and includes free reporting software and a mobile app. FLIR ONE is also cheaper right now on our website. Check them out at these links.
      FLIR ONE Pro: www.tequipment.net/FLIR/OnePro-iOS/Building-and-Industrial-Thermal-Imagers/
      Seek Compact Pro: www.tequipment.net/Seek-Thermal/CompactPRO-iOS/Building-and-Industrial-Thermal-Imagers/

  • @wendingo
    @wendingo 3 роки тому +3

    Actually, with four times the pixels it DOES mean that Seek Thermal will always have a better, more accurate picture. MSX is a great tweak for people who, for whatever reason, want the picture to look prettier, and Seek Thermal shows way more detail, it also experiences much less noise, has a much greater detectable temperature envelope and it's sensor, as I personally found out after using then side by side, is way more accurate, has much grated detectable distance, etc. I'm really not sure how these two very different devices can even be compared when one costs $60 more, has a much lower resolution sensor, has am internal battery for whatever reason and a much lower refresh rate.
    Compact Pro is for the prosumers and professionals, Flir One is for posers who want their iPhone to have a buddy.

    • @SuperHeatWizard
      @SuperHeatWizard 3 роки тому +1

      Seek compact series cameras can also be used for much longer than flir one cameras because they use the phone’s battery. I also think that the MSX just looks plain ugly.

    • @caseydangar4414
      @caseydangar4414 2 роки тому +3

      I do this for a living. flir is absolutely the better choice no matter who is purchasing it. seek is very new to the industry. they have a reputable camera manufacturer but they lack the polish, tech, and software support that has taken flir so many years to perfect. even the guy in the video agrees that seek just isn't there yet. and the build quality of the seek if terrible and guaranteed to break prematurely. as the 2 products stand right now, you would have to be a fool to not go with flir. so don't listen to these to guys in this comment section. I mean we all have eyes, we saw how much cleaner and better the image quality was on the flir with msx on. so read the guys last sentence where he said that flir msx "looked plain ugly". That one statement should tell you all you need to know when pondering it you should trust what the guy said. its clear that he's bought the seek ir camera and just can't bring himself to the realization that he picked wrong. lol. either that or he's a shill for the company. trust what your eyes told you and go with flir. maybe 5 or 10 years down the road seek will be worthy of your money but not today.

    • @TheWorldsprayer
      @TheWorldsprayer Рік тому

      @@caseydangar4414 Except it wasn't cleaner. What you had was lines from the camera superimposed which gave the eye the impression things were cleaner. What the Flir is no where near as good at is the actual temeprature gradients. Had this video shown the FLIR in any more BUT MSX mode it would have been immediately obvious that the Seek had far more thermal detail than the FLIR.
      So, the FLIR is better for doing work on electronics because of the image overlay, but the Seek will be far superior for things like heat leaks in a home inspection where you don't care about words and lines but the temperature of the scene alone.

  • @BARADAUSA69
    @BARADAUSA69 4 роки тому +2

    Nice review. Thank you.

  • @faisalbukhari-vlog
    @faisalbukhari-vlog 2 роки тому

    Which one is better for as mobile repairning tool ?
    Flir one pro lt
    Seek thermal compact

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  2 роки тому

      Seek Compact has higher resolution than FLIR ONE Pro LT and it's cheaper on our website, so that is probably the better buy. Check out both on our website below.
      Seek: www.tequipment.net/Seek-Thermal/Compact-iPhone/Building-and-Industrial-Thermal-Imagers/
      FLIR: www.tequipment.net/FLIR/ONE-PRO-LT-iOS/Building-and-Industrial-Thermal-Imagers/

  • @chevvakulasrikanth9260
    @chevvakulasrikanth9260 2 роки тому

    What about the temp range of measurement of both these devices?

  • @stevey500
    @stevey500 4 роки тому +1

    Don't let the Flir One devices, whether its the older USB Micro or USB C models sit off the charger for too long, the battery controller circuitry is terrible in them and you may not be able to revive it. The parasitic drain will leave you with a flat and unrecheargable battery.

  • @octapc
    @octapc 5 років тому

    Hi. What's the repairability like? Particularly replacing the internal battery.

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  5 років тому

      If your device is under warranty, FLIR will replace/repair it at their discretion. The warranty for the FLIR ONE Pro is 2 years parts and labor coverage on the camera and 10 years coverage on the IR detector. We cannot comment on repairability but it's safe to say that doing this will void your warranty. That said, if your warranty has expired, there are unofficial third party repair guides available online.

  • @thermaljiang6437
    @thermaljiang6437 2 роки тому

    hope you can test Infiray Phone thermal, that seems to be better in image quality

  • @tyhuffman5447
    @tyhuffman5447 4 роки тому +1

    Good review, thanks for making the video.

  • @emilysmith2403
    @emilysmith2403 Рік тому

    Does it provide secondary development kit and have high frame rate, like InfiRay p2 pro?

  • @ge7976
    @ge7976 5 років тому +7

    and that's how serious people makes a very good Comparison/review

  • @worldwide1376
    @worldwide1376 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the comparisons. Is one any better over the other to identify overheating resistors on a circuit board?

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  3 роки тому

      For that application we would recommend the Seek Compact Pro simply because it has higher resolution. That will be beneficial when looking at small components on a PCB. You also probably won't need the extra features included on the FLIR ONE Pro. Check it out on our site here: www.tequipment.net/Seek-Thermal/CompactPRO-iOS/Building-and-Industrial-Thermal-Imagers/

  • @sighck
    @sighck 2 роки тому +1

    thanks----perfect presentation

  • @johns.8713
    @johns.8713 3 роки тому

    Tks Devan for this great video. As a handyman looking for water damage at my clients’ house, which 2021 model would best answer my needs? Tks in advance for your help.

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  3 роки тому +1

      For professional users, we generally don't recommend these smartphone-based cameras but it really comes down to your preference. If you're ok using your phone as your camera all day then these are good budget options. Just be aware that Seek has no reporting software of any kind while FLIR comes with the excellent FLIR Tools reporting software - if you need to make reports, go with FLIR. For your needs, we recommend either the FLIR C5 or Seek ShotPro as affordable professional options - check out our comparison here: ua-cam.com/video/s-fEjPCFU1A/v-deo.html

    • @johns.8713
      @johns.8713 3 роки тому +1

      @@TEquipment hi Devan, Tks so much for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated. Tks also for your thoughts and recommendations. Be well.

  • @mtkkuluckaTuncay
    @mtkkuluckaTuncay 4 роки тому

    Hello, which one of these products should I not buy?

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  4 роки тому

      It depends on your specific needs. If you only care about the resolution, go with Seek Compact Pro - it has higher resolution than FLIR ONE Pro. If you want other features like visual/IR image blending and a robust analysis software, then go with FLIR - neither of these important features are found on Seek Compact Pro.

  • @j4nch
    @j4nch 9 місяців тому

    I'm curious, if the goal is to do some thermal inspection for my own house(so no report or so), what would be the best choice? I feel that the increased resolution of the seek doesn't do much goods here, but I heard that FLIR where voluntarily decreasing the video quality since an update to encourage people to buy their more expensive products.

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  9 місяців тому

      Hello! Both work well for home inspection, but depending on your application you might pick one over the other. Currently, the FLIR is cheaper than the Seek Thermal Compact Pro (although this is subject to change), and the FLIR unit works well at close distances with its minimum focus distance of 0.15m and 0.3m for thermal and MSX, respectively. The MSX also helps with finer details if you're working with something that has labels, a lot of wires, etc., while the Seek Thermal Compact Pro needs just under 1m to focus. If you are looking more broadly at walls, checking insulation, etc., than the Seek Thermal Compact Pro might be better due to it's higher IR sensor. We hope this helped and if you have anymore question you can reach out to our product specialists here: www.tequipment.net/service/contact/

  • @lumiguardfrance9655
    @lumiguardfrance9655 2 роки тому

    for motherboard repair who is the best ?

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  2 роки тому

      The Compact Pro has higher IR resolution than the ONE Pro, but the Compact Pro doesn't have any image blending capability. On the ONE Pro, you get powerful FLIR MSX which adds a high level of detail to thermal images so you can really see what you are looking at. For seeing tiny components on a motherboard, you might want the MSX feature on FLIR so you can see exactly which components are hot. Check them both out on our site below.
      FLIR ONE Pro: bit.ly/32CcKU9
      Seek Compact Pro: bit.ly/3n9OZfW

  • @ABRUSAHAELEKTRIK
    @ABRUSAHAELEKTRIK 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @spx730
    @spx730 3 роки тому

    decent quick review.
    having seek and no complaints so far, but don't expect it to give accurate absolute values of temperature.

    • @urz7481
      @urz7481 3 роки тому

      why not accurate?
      please prove it on youtube

  • @deanmayer6508
    @deanmayer6508 3 роки тому

    How do they do outside in the woods? And which one do you think is better? Can they be used for hunting?

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  3 роки тому

      Both cameras work well outdoors but neither is really intended for hunting use, they are more suited to home inspection, auto repair, and HVAC. That said, the Seek Compact Pro does have an advertised maximum range of 1,800ft. FLIR ONE Pro doesn't have a maximum range published but it should be similar. We have a broad range of sporting/hunting thermal optics in a similar price range as these cameras - you can find them here: www.tequipment.net/Sporting-Hunting-Law-Enforcement-Optics/thermal-monoculars/#/sporting-hunting-law-enforcement-optics/thermal-monoculars/?F_Sort=3

    • @deanmayer6508
      @deanmayer6508 3 роки тому

      @@TEquipment thanks so much for this information. I'll check this site out.

  • @colmreilly1475
    @colmreilly1475 4 роки тому

    How do these compare to the Thermal Expert Q1 or M1?

  • @isabellam1936
    @isabellam1936 2 роки тому

    If you need to submit a report just screenshot what’s on your screen which is volume up bottom and power bottom at the same time on iPhone.

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  2 роки тому

      That's a great suggestion, you can also save the images from the camera app directly to your device and export them that way.

  • @farhadkhan4134
    @farhadkhan4134 6 років тому +5

    can use for ghost hunting?

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  6 років тому +3

      There are plenty of people out there on UA-cam and other media who use thermal cameras for this purpose - that said, we can't comment on how effective these cameras will be for this application.

    • @madhippo
      @madhippo 6 років тому +6

      Yes of course it can, but it will be a waste since a $5 toy camera will help you find just as many actual ghosts.

    • @zx3215
      @zx3215 6 років тому +1

      [Un]fortunately, most "ghosts" happen to be misunderstood thermal emissivity and strong belief that "brighter = hotter".

    • @BrunoPOWEEER
      @BrunoPOWEEER 5 років тому +2

      I worked for 3.5 years in a ghost infested place where over 450 people died along the years, they run ghost tours, I did everything to see any ghost, lied and locked myself inside a coffin after midnight inside an old mortuary... no ghost came around... only wind and noises but this is just nature and wild life.

    • @jessep3486
      @jessep3486 5 років тому

      That's probably because you are the ghost

  • @themikeymikechannel2947
    @themikeymikechannel2947 2 роки тому +1

    Flir or seek as a dashcam????

  • @oilspill321
    @oilspill321 5 років тому

    Very good comparison test, Thanks for doing it. I was looking at the Flir one pro. After watching this still leaning that way. Especially when hearing you can save files.

    • @jeffs.6488
      @jeffs.6488 5 років тому

      You can save video and Picts with the seek also.

    • @babybirdhome
      @babybirdhome 4 роки тому

      @@jeffs.6488 They were talking about saving the raw thermal file for later/external analysis.

  • @DougGrinbergs
    @DougGrinbergs 3 роки тому +1

    Idea: thermal imaging apps should allow recording GPS location lat/long (also consider what3words), date/time (local or GMT), camera compass direction

  • @marlonlegra4509
    @marlonlegra4509 5 років тому +1

    amazing video , thanks for the knowledge .

  • @ЭлектроМеханикСудовой

    Hello, I am correct understand that if i will buy Seek Thermal Pro i can”t just usually take it with me to another country?

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  2 роки тому

      Hello! The United States strictly regulates the export of thermal imagers. Feel free to review our export compliance laws here: www.tequipment.net/service/export-compliance/
      If you have any further questions feel free to contact us via phone, email, or Live Chat here:
      www.tequipment.net/service/contact/

  • @cac2244
    @cac2244 4 роки тому +2

    I returned my new Flir one pro after a day, the darn thing never took the charge and never turned on.

    • @stevey500
      @stevey500 4 роки тому +1

      Same experience with two of ours. Terrible battery management firmware.

    • @guzforce
      @guzforce 4 роки тому

      ​@@stevey500 Do you know if FLIR fixed the battery issue?

  • @jackrainbow2219
    @jackrainbow2219 3 роки тому +1

    When he was asked to appear in this video he didn’t know where to look.

  • @NoferTrunions
    @NoferTrunions 2 роки тому

    Closeup (macro) comparison for motherboard repair?

  • @roneymarketing2357
    @roneymarketing2357 5 років тому +4

    (FLIR One Pro owner) Even with the "perceived" higher resolution and specs on the Seek on paper, the FLIR One Pro is much better in every aspect, especially image quality (JPEG images, video recording, PDF reporting too), is truly a usable portable device for any electrician. A Must have.

    • @AscendedSaiyan3
      @AscendedSaiyan3 5 років тому +3

      It seems like the overlay feature is only useful in the daylight. No light equals no overlay.

    • @BrunoPOWEEER
      @BrunoPOWEEER 5 років тому +4

      AscendedSaiyan3 yes I am an electrician, AWFUL FLIR experience: I had the FLIR one and the refresh rate was so painfully slow (always freezes, really annoying) and the battery dramas (it always run out of battery for no reason), the overlay doesn’t really align properly and doesn’t work in darker environment. I normally don’t criticise anything but this was a VERY FRUSTRATING I was very unhappy with my FLIR One, sold it cheap and I may go Seek PRO next. I am happier having nothing at the moment than having something so frustrating that makes me angry every time I turn on and TRY to use.

    • @markzalavari1780
      @markzalavari1780 5 років тому

      Thank you! Is it good to scope buildings?

  • @MikeReid
    @MikeReid 2 роки тому

    Great review. I'm looking to purchase one that I can use to make some art pieces by capturing (via the video feature) an ice climbing via one of these devices. Which do you think is best for these purposes? Also, I will not use it all beyond this purpose but since I will be showing these pieces, I would like a high resolution thermal image.

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  2 роки тому

      Of these two cameras, the FLIR ONE Pro would be best because the sensor is better. On the Seek, even with higher resolution, the images are quite grainy at times. That said, for the best quality image you would likely want to go with higher resolution - keep that in mind if you are considering other cameras. You can browse all of our thermal cameras here: www.tequipment.net/thermal-imagers/building-and-industrial-thermal-imagers/

  • @MuhammadAli-zg3zr
    @MuhammadAli-zg3zr 2 роки тому

    What is price of seek and other one?????

  • @jpjay1584
    @jpjay1584 4 роки тому

    so you could 3D print a holder for the SEEK and attach it closer to the phone camera.
    (and use an extension cable to connect) I think I will do that.
    - 10:00. look at the ORANGE area from the Flir image. it looks like its warm there but on the SEEK it is not.
    a little bit misguiding, due to the lower sensitivity of the Flir (not good)

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  4 роки тому

      Your idea for a camera holder is great! We'd love to see it once completed. As for sensitivity, we filmed this video just before FLIR increased the ONE Pro's sensitivity via firmware update to 70mK - this means the sensitivity is actually the same for both cameras. The issue you bring up at 10:00 is likely due to the different color palettes being used on each camera. I would say that the FLIR is actually showing a more accurate thermal picture there since most breakers would be slightly warm and you can clearly see some variation between them thanks to the bright orange - on Seek, all but the warmest breakers appear dark purple and it's difficult to see which ones are warmer/colder.

  • @sergross7331
    @sergross7331 6 років тому

    I want to choose which one is right for me to work at home, unfortunately I do not understand the meaning of your video, but would like to know what you could recommend for a personal home?

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  6 років тому

      If you need more information, please contact us directly (via www.tequipment.net) and ask to speak with a thermal expert. For personal use at home, we recommend you go with a smartphone-based camera like the two featured in this video - these types of IR cameras will be the cheapest and best "bang for the buck" value. The new FLIR ONE Pro LT is one of the best value options available: www.tequipment.net/FLIR/ONE-PRO-LT-iOS/Building-and-Industrial-Thermal-Imagers/

  • @prof1math
    @prof1math 4 роки тому +1

    This is very good review thanks

  • @__WJK__
    @__WJK__ 4 роки тому

    Either of these units can be used with a iOS or Android Tablet... correct(?)

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  4 роки тому

      You can find more info on device compatibility for each unit at the links below.
      Seek: support.thermal.com/hc/en-us/articles/204641029-Compact-Series-Phone-Compatibility
      FLIR: www.flir.com/support-center/flir-one/flir-one-device-compatibility/

  • @notyourordinary1045
    @notyourordinary1045 5 років тому

    You should place your Q cards closer to the camera so it doesn't look like your talking to multiple people in the room. HOWEVER.... not a bad video and thanks. I did learn something.

  • @kodez79
    @kodez79 3 роки тому +2

    At 1.25x speed this looks natural :-D
    Good info

  • @PeakyBlinder
    @PeakyBlinder 5 років тому +3

    Flir 1 pro gets my vote

  • @Amarand
    @Amarand 3 роки тому

    Does the FLIR One one work well with iPhone cases?

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  3 роки тому

      The latest model actually has an adjustable Lightning adapter built-in which you can extend/retract to fit perfectly with almost any iPhone case. FLIR calls it the OneFit adjustable connector. Check it out here: www.tequipment.net/FLIR/OnePro-iOS/Building-and-Industrial-Thermal-Imagers/

  • @WebMagrinho
    @WebMagrinho 6 років тому +1

    i thint, can make a special frame to fix the camera on safe place, using a cable for more security with usb crashes etc., can use a smal cord, or mandatory use direct phone ?

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  6 років тому +2

      The camera doesn't have to be directly connected to the phone's input jack - you can use an extension cable to have the camera at a distance from your phone.

    • @WebMagrinho
      @WebMagrinho 6 років тому

      excelent '-'

    • @JulianFalgons
      @JulianFalgons 6 років тому

      WebMagrinho some of the units still have connectivity issues. Of the two Flir Pro's, both had battery issues within 6 months and one of the two had usb-c connectivity issues. Returned them for the stand alone version, FLIR C2 and it has worked out wonderfully so far. So much that we have now purchased 4.

  • @yevgeniyshawyer2767
    @yevgeniyshawyer2767 6 років тому +1

    But which one is better?

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  6 років тому +1

      It really comes down to what you will use the camera for - FLIR ONE Pro has a few advantages like a wider temperature range, MSX technology which gives you sharp visual details in thermal images, and free reporting software called FLIR Tools. Seek Compact Pro has no reporting software or image blending technology, but it does have higher resolution than the ONE Pro.

    • @Angelo0chek
      @Angelo0chek 5 років тому

      @@TEquipment and frequency, also min\max

  • @LemonTreeNOTfree
    @LemonTreeNOTfree 2 роки тому

    Why it considered as a weapon
    Or it wordplay?

  • @ponksoftware
    @ponksoftware 4 роки тому

    Both devices have application software that can be set to notify In case the temperature is higher than the specified value?

    • @TEquipment
      @TEquipment  4 роки тому

      FLIR does include software but we can't confirm that it has this function. Seek definitely cannot do this as it does not include software. Please contact us via phone at (877) 571-7901, email Sales@tequipment.net, or live chat on www.tequipment.net and our thermal cameras experts will help you.