Compare the telescopes side by side
The full spec set for each telescope below. The downloads contain every field we record, including columns not shown here. Prefer a sortable view? Use the comparison chart.
Every telescope we track, as open data
This is a machine-readable copy of the 15 telescopes in our comparison — with the specs, price ranges and scores we publish, kept in one place. Download it as CSV or JSON, free to cite and reuse.
| Model | Tier | Price range | Score | App control | Warranty (yrs) | Type | Aperture (mm) | Focal length (mm) | Focal ratio (f/) | Sensor | Pixel size (µm) | Mount | Battery (hrs) | Weight (kg) | Storage (GB) | Dual-band filter | Solar | Mosaic mode | Planets | Eyepiece | Subscription | Year |
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| ZWO Seestar S30 Plus Smart TelescopeZWO | Budget | $474 | 8.2 | Seestar app (iOS/Android) | 2 | smart | 30 | 160 | 5.3 | SmartSens SC485SL (1/1.8-inch), 2K output | 2.9 | alt-az-eq | 6 | 1.65 | 64 | built-in | included | No | basic | No | None for core features | 2,026 |
| ZWO Seestar S30 Pro Smart TelescopeZWO | Mid | $664 | 8.5 | Seestar app (iOS/Android); ASCOM Alpaca / NINA support | 2 | smart | 30 | 160 | 5.3 | Sony IMX585 (1/1.2-inch) | 2.9 | alt-az-eq | 6 | 1.65 | 128 | built-in | included | Yes | not-recommended | No | None for core features | 2,025 |
| ZWO Seestar S50 Pro Smart TelescopeZWO | Mid | $999 | 8.6 | Seestar app (iOS/Android) | 2 | smart | 50 | 260 | 5.2 | OmniVision OS08B10 (1/1.2-inch) | 2.9 | alt-az-eq | 9 | 2.8 | 128 | built-in | included | Yes | not-recommended | No | None for core features; 'Telescope Network' remote access is a free beta trial | 2,026 |
| DWARFLAB Dwarf Mini Smart TelescopeDWARFLAB | Budget | $419 | 7.8 | DWARFLAB app with Stellar Studio processing | 2 | smart | 30 | 150 | 5 | Sony IMX662 (1/2.8-inch) | 2.9 | alt-az-eq | 4 | 0.84 | 64 | built-in | included | Yes | basic | No | None for core features | 2,025 |
| DWARFLAB Dwarf 3 Smart TelescopeDWARFLAB | Budget | $549 | 8.2 | DWARFLAB app | 2 | smart | 35 | 150 | 4.3 | Sony IMX678 Starvis 2 (1/1.8-inch) | 2 | alt-az-eq | 5.5 | 1.35 | 128 | built-in | included | Yes | basic | No | None for core features | 2,024 |
| Vaonis Vespera II Smart TelescopeVaonis | Premium | $1,590 | 7.5 | Singularity (iOS/Android) | 3 | smart | 50 | 250 | 5 | Sony IMX585 (1/1.2-inch) | 2.9 | alt-az | 4 | 5 | 25 | optional | optional | Yes | not-recommended | No | No subscription found on Vaonis' site | 2,023 |
| Vaonis Vespera 3 Smart TelescopeVaonis | Premium | $2,490 | 8.1 | Singularity (iOS/Android) | 5 | smart | 50 | 245 | 4.9 | Sony IMX585 (1/1.2-inch) | 2.9 | alt-az | 11 | 5 | 115 | optional | optional | Yes | not-recommended | No | No subscription found on Vaonis' site | 2,026 |
| Vaonis Vespera Pro 2 Smart TelescopeVaonis | Premium | $2,990 | 8.1 | Singularity (iOS/Android) with full manual control | 5 | smart | 50 | 245 | 4.9 | Sony IMX676 (1/1.6-inch, square) | 2 | alt-az | 11 | 5 | 225 | optional | optional | Yes | not-recommended | No | No subscription found on Vaonis' site | 2,026 |
| Unistellar Odyssey Smart TelescopeUnistellar | Premium | $2,079 | 7.6 | Unistellar app (iOS/Android), with NASA/SETI citizen-science campaigns | 2 | smart | 85 | 320 | 3.9 | Sony IMX415 (per BBC Sky at Night; Unistellar doesn't name it) | 1.45 | alt-az | 5 | 4 | 64 | none | optional | No | basic | No | None found: the app is free with no in-app purchases listed | 2,024 |
| Unistellar Odyssey Pro Smart TelescopeUnistellar | Flagship | $3,679 | 7.5 | Unistellar app (iOS/Android), with NASA/SETI citizen-science campaigns | 2 | smart | 85 | 320 | 3.9 | Sony IMX415 (per BBC Sky at Night) | 1.45 | alt-az | 5 | 4 | 64 | none | optional | No | basic | Yes | None found: the app is free with no in-app purchases listed | 2,024 |
| Unistellar eQuinox 2 Smart TelescopeUnistellar | Premium | $2,319 | 7.4 | Unistellar app (iOS/Android), with NASA/SETI citizen-science campaigns | 2 | smart | 114 | 450 | 4 | Sony IMX347 (per BBC Sky at Night and Universe Today) | 2.9 | alt-az | 11 | 7 | 64 | none | optional | No | basic | No | None found: the app is free with no in-app purchases listed | 2,023 |
| Unistellar eVscope 2 Smart TelescopeUnistellar | Flagship | $3,999 | 7.3 | Unistellar app (iOS/Android), with NASA/SETI citizen-science campaigns | 2 | smart | 114 | 450 | 4 | Sony IMX347 (per BBC Sky at Night and Digital Camera World) | 2.9 | alt-az | 9 | 7 | 64 | none | optional | No | basic | Yes | None found: the app is free with no in-app purchases listed | 2,021 |
| Celestron Origin Mark II Intelligent Home ObservatoryCelestron | Flagship | $4,299 | 7.5 | Celestron Origin app, powered by SkySafari (iOS/Android) | — | smart | 152 | 335 | 2.2 | Sony IMX678 Starvis 2 (Origin 678C camera) | 2 | alt-az | 6 | 18.87 | — | optional | none | Yes | basic | No | None found: the app is free with no in-app purchases listed | 2,025 |
| Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZCelestron | Budget | $499.95 | 7.5 | StarSense Explorer app: your phone plate-solves the sky and arrows guide you to targets | 2 | phone-guided | 130 | 650 | 5 | None (you look through the eyepiece; your phone only navigates) | — | manual | — | 8.16 | — | optional | optional | No | good | Yes | None | 2,020 |
| Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZCelestron | Budget | $239.99 | 6.9 | StarSense Explorer app: your phone plate-solves the sky and arrows guide you to targets | 2 | phone-guided | 114 | 1,000 | 8.8 | None (you look through the eyepiece; your phone only navigates) | — | manual | — | 4.71 | — | none | optional | No | good | Yes | None | 2,020 |
How to cite this dataset
The data is free to use under CC BY 4.0. Please credit us and link back to this page:
Smart Telescope Review. “The Smart Telescope Review dataset.” Updated 2026-11-13. https://smarttelescopereview.com/data/
Fields: id, name, brand, tier, priceLow, priceHigh, score, bestFor, url, plus every spec column in the table above.
Where the data comes from
Every row is compiled from manufacturer specifications, certification registries and published pricing, then checked against at least two sources — the same process behind our reviews. Price ranges are typical street prices at the time of the last update, not live offers, and product specs change without notice. See how we research for the full method.
Spotted an error or a newer model? Tell us — corrections are welcome and credited.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Smart Telescope Review dataset?
It is a machine-readable copy of the 15 telescopes in our comparison, with the specs, price ranges and scores we publish. It is available as CSV and JSON and is free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 with attribution.
Can I use this data in my own article or app?
Yes. The dataset is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can reuse it, including commercially, as long as you credit us and preferably link to this page. We only ask that you do not present the editorial scores as your own review.
How often is the dataset updated?
It is regenerated every time the site is rebuilt, so it reflects the current product list. The last update date is shown above (2026-11-13). New models are added as they are released and checked.
Are the prices live?
No. Price ranges are typical street prices at the time of the last update, not live offers, and they change frequently. Check the product page or the retailer for the current price before buying.