Seek Thermal Camera Comparison - Compact Pro vs Compact XR vs Compact. Which To Buy?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Which Seek Compact Thermal Cam did you get? And don't forget your Seek Stand & Macro Lens: 🛒www.vccboardrepairs.com/buy-seek-stand 🛒www.vccboardrepairs.com/buy-macro-lens

[@artisrozentals5853]

Seek stands already sold out. :D

[@SURGE101]

Great comparison Jesse, nice to see them all side by side in one video. I’ve seen videos on seek thermal cameras before but they’re normally only showing one of them.great to see the difference between all of them. Thanks Jesse 👍

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

That's great! Thank you

[@jeremywatts2768]

I picked up the Seek Compact for home diy stuff like air sealing. Its interesting and will take some practice, but its not as sensitive as I thought it would be. I really wish they offered the hi-lo limit set like on the Pro because the constant changing of the gradient makes it hard to spot stuff like hot pipes or slightly warm wirres in walls. It does reveal how bad my insulation is tho :( I wish I had the budget to test the Flir One right now too.

[@Bestill_]

Just picked up the camera and lens today. Thank you for your video.

[@charonme]

the compact XR is supposed to be able to focus from 6 inches, did you find this minimum distance is larger in reality for practical applications?

[@achimugusolomon8563]

Thanks Jesse for this review.I am in Nigeria and i have just ordered Seek Compact Pro,with a macro lens.I will love it ,if u can do a comparison review of Seek Compact Pro and the Infiray u talked about.I also like Hti ht-301 infrared camera.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Hi. Yes I will look into that one too!

[@rodrigomaero]

It definetely is nice to have the better resolution, but as I said on the facebook group, I wasn't going to risk buying the lower end only to find out it wasn't good enough.... wish you made this video 2 years ago when I was looking to buy one :P

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I didn't even have a Seek 2 yrs ago 😅 But yeah i totally understand your stance on this. It makes sense

[@rodrigomaero]

@@VCCBoardRepairs I bought mine at the end of 2020, after Jessa from iPad rehab recommended it! Don't need to use it too often, but when you do it's such a time saver. For macbook boards is way more useful

[@GameTechTalk]

That was exactly the video I needed so thank you a great deal! I went with the compact, my use case is mostly just getting overall external temperature on devices.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

That's great! How is it working for you so far?

[@GameTechTalk]

@VCC Board Repairs - Jesse Cruz I continued my search on the compact space and stumbled on this other chinese brand infiRay and ended up buying that and used it since. Pretty happy with it overall for what my use case is. Cheers!

[@Smart112567]

Hi Jesse, I have the option to purchase a cheaper used camera by about $200 from Amazon, but it is only on USB-C. Do you think I can use the USB-C to Lightning port reducer? I would also purchase some sort of mount for the camera. Thank you mate.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Hi, i dont recommend that. Get the iOS version if you're going to use an iPhone. Regarding the stand, where are you located? I can link you to a reseller of my Seek Stand you see in the video.

[@Smart112567]

@@VCCBoardRepairs I ordered the USB-C version. I hope I won't regret it, it's my first thermal camera 🙂 I have a tablet and a phone with USB-C port. I couldn't resist the discount of about $200 😀 . I am from EU - Czech Republic. I don't know where I would order the stand in the EU. I found a pretty good model for a 3D Printer, so I will probably print the holder. Or do you have another idea? Thank you very much for your reply.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

@@Smart112567 the USB C version will work fine. You can find the Seek Stand here. Although it's for iOS. But you can replace the extension cable to a 1m USB C extension & it should also work: www.replacebase.co.uk/parco-pa-5f-simul-focal-trinocular-zoom-stereo-microscope-stand-with-arm-1 Contact them to see when they'll have them available.

[@Smart112567]

@@VCCBoardRepairs I order iOS version just in case because in my tablet is not good camera... I will contact them. Thank you for everything 😉

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

@@Smart112567 Awesome! Make sure to join my FB group & post about it when you get it www.vccboardrepairs.com/vcc-fb-group

[@johnmachter40]

thanks. ive got an xr used for 185€ its VERY narrow fov makes it bad. its better for outdoors. You didnt mention the cameras doing a clicking noise every 2-4 seconds (3:00 3:03 for example) and freezing the video as it clicks. seen it in other videos. did all three cams have that clicking?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Yes all Seek cameras do the clicking noise. It's normal.

[@BruceLyeg]

So, I'm looking at a used Compact xr on Marketplace for $200 CAD. In your opinion is that decent deal. I've been watching marketplace daily for years and they rarely come up for sale and sell fast when they do

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I'm not sure. I see used XR on amazon for $167USD right now. And i dont like the XR due to the long focal length compare to the Seek Compact

[@bhamptonkc7]

the XR is capable of focusing from a few inches to hundreds of feet I use mine for search and rescue and to inspect breakers.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

It's great for that type of application. But not for component level diagnosing like what we do at my shop

[@bhamptonkc7]

got it, your reviewing an XR=extended range unit for component repair. I see that you might be demonstrating that it is not suitable for that application and it is not intended to be.

[@AutoDiag_]

Is it ok for house heat loss?

[@bhamptonkc7]

@@AutoDiag_ yes it needs to be cold outside and ideally overcast, you can look for heat outside or cold from the inside

[@ivantotev4090]

so its good for sar operations?

[@plsolutionmobilereparing]

I want to know if Compat Pro needs a macro lens to get a quality result? Or is a micro lens unnecessary?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Macro lens is absolutely necessary for iPhones board repairs

[@zxrjimmy1]

The pro for sure, higher res, although have flir and youkiloon which I use most

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

High res image definitely looks nice! Although after comparing all 3, it seems that the regular compact is more than enough to do the job. Just need a macro lens for it

[@dipeshacharya6893]

I have a problem with the connection to seek thermal camera now...since Apple upgraded usb c to 15 series but older series used lightning port now question arises how can we convert Seek thermal camera with Lightning port to Usb c for iphone 15 series??Is there any convertors from lightning female to usb c male?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

i dont think that will work. I use a separate dedicated iPhone 7 Plus for my thermal camera use. I would recommend you do the same. Don't use your personal phone for it. Cheaper than buying a new camera for USB C

[@SuperHeatWizard]

I’m buying a compact pro as I’m upgrading from my old compact, should the usb-c one work with the new iPhones

[@SuperHeatWizard]

I have a backup option if not

[@artisrozentals5853]

How about Thermal Seek inspectionCAM IQ-AAA? Is it better then Compact?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I have a video with the InspectionCAM on my channel. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6nUgJqjjKhnjNk

[@danielwulf4241]

If you take a picture with one of the Seek IR-Camaras, is there a temperature legend with min an max temperature on the pictures?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Good question. I'm not sure. Never had to use that feature.

[@jfixtechnology]

Can you reviews Infiray thermal cam for find the short?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Yes I am considering that. If I get more people asking about it, I will definitely order one & compare it

[@jfixtechnology]

@@VCCBoardRepairs tq sir

[@CST918]

Where can i get that stand for camera and phone? Great video, very usefull

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

You can find it here Www.vccboardrepairs.com/buy-seek-stand Thank you!

[@icesystem7]

Would have been nice to have some proper comparison of the images, full screen so we can see actually see the difference in quality between models, or at least upload some screenshots somewhere. Thanks!

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Ah yes, that would have been a good idea.

[@noodles_GA]

If I have a female lightning to USB C adapter can I use the iOS seek pro with a google pixel? Is the connection the only thing that determines what unit you view with or is the software different for iOS and Android?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

That won't work. You need to get the USB C version if you have an android phone

[@noodles_GA]

@@VCCBoardRepairs quick reply! I have the compact pro arriving Monday but I have an iPhone 14 and Google Pixel 7 pro, was hoping to be able to use it with both, thanks!

[@witwolfdebruin]

I think it will be useful to test it on a DB board, something bigger

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

What's a "DB board"?

[@mercuryfor1956]

thank you, exactly that what i find !

[@JohnWilliams-zo5jf]

Great video🔥🔥🔥🔥 Please make a video on the infiray T2S Plus you talked about

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Thank you! Yes, I'm leaning towards making that video

[@JohnWilliams-zo5jf]

@@VCCBoardRepairs Thank you very much! All fingers crossed

[@bluerooout]

any of these good for detecting air/heat seepage on windows

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Yes it should. But I've never used it for that so I can't say if it's any good for that use case.

[@profixerr6275]

best comparison out there! thank you! Also, can you do a close up of my name on the side of that stand?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

You can see it on the seek stand video 😅

[@chamberlynibenyeh3443]

Nice video Jesse, thanks so much the video was helpful but please can u make another video that isnt on vcc main or a short that @0.020 amp please. i recently bought the IIT thermal camera. and i must say that is the worst thermal camera.. I can bearly us it to find short. so pls can u make another on some secondary line short please.. thank u love what u do. really helpful particular the video u did on wyne bonici software for iphone that randomly restart, u it helped alot. thank and keep doing great jobs I do hope u get better on that CPU reball😊😊

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I have other videos on my channel where it's not VDD MAIN. But unfortunately, I won't be able to do a comparison of each model. I have to return these to Amazon before the return window runs out 😅 Thanks for your support!

[@chamberlynibenyeh3443]

@@VCCBoardRepairs im thinking of getting the compary xr though budget) from aliexpress do u think i can find shorts below 0.050 mili amps???

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Why the Compact XR? The Compact has the same resolution and costs less

[@chamberlynibenyeh3443]

@@VCCBoardRepairs well i dont know if the copact can find short below 100mili amps

[@chamberlynibenyeh3443]

and also does the resolution have anything to do with thermal imager itself

[@Blaszow]

Does marco lens go with the product?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Yes, I highly recommend getting a Macro Lens for the Seek camera. You can buy it here: www.vccboardrepairs.com/buy-macro-lens

[@Blaszow]

​@@VCCBoardRepairs I'm sorry for my english, I asked the wrong question, clearly we can see they fit to the cameras but what I meant to ask was if these macro lens are included with the cameras or we need to buy it separately. Well I already know the answer so thank you very much :)

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

@@Blaszow the macro lens is a separate, aftermarket product. It is not included with a Seek camera.

[@saperxx]

Very helpful video ;)

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I'm glad to hear

[@clarityofthought]

Which one is the best for watching wild life at night?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Idk man.. I just fix phones

[@cprcellphonerepairfortwayn6493]

How do these compare to Qianli super cam or super cam X?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Great question. I've used the first gen Qianli Supercam and it was ok. the problem is the lack of a macro lens option, so you basically have to look at the board very far away. So it's not practical for finding shorts. You can definitely see where the heat is and in many cases see it. But sometimes, it's hard to tell which cap exactly is the short. Plus it's a lot more expensive than a Seek + Macro + Stand and it's a lot bigger & bulkier, requires a PC & can be tricky to setup The seek solution i show in the video is a much better overall solution for thermal detection on iPhone/iPad logic board fault finding.

[@young_of_the_mill9560]

How’s this compare to the UTi260b?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Great question. I've actually never heard of it. but ill look it up

[@LeoL123]

Could it detect micro current leaks?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Yes! I've found 10-20mA shorts with my Seek camera & macro lens

[@LeoL123]

@@VCCBoardRepairs awesome,

[@isabellam1936]

Can you do a comparison of the new Klein Tool thermal camera for phones vs the Seek which is at the same exact price point. No one on KZbin has done a comparison video yet. There is also on made by Flir that is twice as expensive.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I've never heard of it. what interests you in it?

[@riyanjutawan1199]

Xr suport from ipad?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Yes it works with any iOS device with a lightning port

[@gergelysoki1705]

100mA short? just reduce the voltage till you get 100mA

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Yes, technically i could have done that lol

[@B.E.H.]

Reducing voltage will UP the current draining??? 🤔

[@gergelysoki1705]

@@B.E.H. i am trying really hard to understand your comment

[@B.E.H.]

@@gergelysoki1705 sorry... But what you want to say about 100ma? I did not understand. ^^

[@gergelysoki1705]

@@B.E.H. aahh! He was testing a thermocamera. He wanted to test it with a short that draws only 100mA. Instead finding a short that draws only 100mA he could just reduce the injected voltage till the short draws 100mA. Ohm's law. Make sense?

[@Rodrigo_Microelectronics]

I like this camera base 😅

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Me too! You can get one here www.vccboardrepairs.com/buy-seek-stand

[@SteveM45]

Dont you know that the lens is focusable?

[@bhamptonkc7]

the XR has a focus able lens your not adjusting it.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Yes I did adjust it. It won't focus if you're too close without a macro lens.

[@bhamptonkc7]

when you demonstrated it I only saw you adjusting your stand so it would easy for me to assume the lens was not properly adjusted, if you set it before the video that's fine. your stand is very interesting a coworker does component repair if you have a source for that stand please provide. thanks for the video.

[@moonatics]

Just scored a PRO on eBay for $255! I never thought I’d win the auction at that price.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

That's a great deal!

[@moonatics]

@@VCCBoardRepairs I know! I'm shocked to have won it. It arrives later this week. Hopefully, it will be in as good shape as the pics and listing said.

[@DragonballZTime]

@@moonatics And how is your new pro?

[@moonatics]

@@DragonballZTime Works great!

[@TaylorLaub]

I tried buying a used one once, what arrived was a hair tie. Never again

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Oh weird! I've never had that happen before. Good thing Amazon has a great return policy

[@deanizzuddindbs2309]

Please review others thermal camera like mileseey uni-t

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I have reviewed several thermal cameras on my channel. Nothing beats the Seek setup I showed in this video thus far

[@flysubcompact]

Great info and review, but you need to dump the fruity. distracting background track.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@RomanMirov90]

Хороший обзор. Много информации.

[@repaironwheels]

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[@skeggjoldgunnr3167]

Don't buy Seek thermal cameras. They are garbage. Two I owned stopped working and the one my tech had failed on HIM! That's 3 out of 3 that I've seen - FAIL. Wasted money, people.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Have you used any other thermal cameras that you've used in the same way and didn't fail?

[@gmonkman]

Shame you didnt actually test it as 99% of people will use it - free hand

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I wouldn't use it "free hand". This video is from the perspective of a phone repair technician.

[@sailure1]

YOU GOT SCAMMED....Seek Thermal has a warning on their website that the Compact PRO is NOT sold on Amazon. Those are FAKES. Its a Compact or Compact XR in a fake box with Pro outer housing. You can only buy a CompactPro via Seek Thermal or an authorized store that doesn't put them on Amazon. You got scammed.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

That's interesting. I'll ask them directly to see if true.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Looks like you misunderstood. Their site is referring to their new Fastframe model which has 15hz refresh rate.

[@Mike6FsK]

XR hasn´t been tested what it was made for...