# Unistellar eQuinox 2 Review (2026): Pros, Cons & Price > Unistellar eQuinox 2 review: 114 mm f/4, 0.76° × 0.57° field, 15.4 lb. Specs, what it can see, pros, cons and our 7.4/10 verdict. Check the live price. - Source: https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/unistellar-equinox-2/ - Markdown version: https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/unistellar-equinox-2.md - Last updated: 2026-11-12 --- - [Home](https://smarttelescopereview.com/) - [Compare telescopes](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/) - Unistellar eQuinox 2 Smart Telescope 7.4 ![Unistellar eQuinox 2 Smart Telescope](https://smarttelescopereview.com/_astro/unistellar-equinox-2.DFXKeXNc_sGBM2.webp) Unistellar · Premium # Unistellar eQuinox 2 Smart Telescope Review Backyard observers who want the most light-gathering per dollar in a fully automatic scope, for small galaxies and deep views on a tablet. - 114 mm f/4 - 0.76° × 0.57° field - 15.4 lb $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium about $2,319 on Amazon, Nov 12, 2026 [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRNSWXLS?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20)[See alternatives](#alternatives) Opens Amazon in a new tab. By [Smart Telescope Review Editorial Team](https://smarttelescopereview.com/about/) · Updated November 12, 2026 · [How we score](https://smarttelescopereview.com/how-we-research/) We haven't tested this telescope ourselves. Our score comes from manufacturer specs, independent reviews (named where we cite a test result) and owner reports. ## The verdict The eQuinox 2 is the biggest aperture you can get in a fully automatic smart telescope at this price: 114 mm feeding a 6.2 MP output, with an 11-hour battery. Space.com ranks it best overall. It's also the oldest design here, with manual focus and collimation, a narrow field and no filter, and BBC Sky at Night found its images a little soft. Pick it for faint, small galaxies and for Unistellar's citizen science; pick a Seestar S50 Pro for wide nebulae at less than half the price. ### What we like - 114 mm aperture: more than four times the light of a 50 mm smart scope - 11 h battery and limiting magnitude 18.2 (Unistellar) - Space.com's 2026 roundup names it best smart telescope overall - Free app with citizen-science campaigns; sold and shipped by Amazon ### Watch out for - Manual focus and user collimation, unlike the Odyssey - Narrow 46 × 34 arcminute field, no mosaic mode and no physical light-pollution filter - BBC Sky at Night found images 'a little soft' - About 9 kg with tripod, and only charges with the supplied cable ## Score breakdown Image quality & optics 7.8 Ease of use & app 7.8 Portability & build 7 Value 6.6 114 mm f/4 · Motorized alt-az · weighted 35/25/20/20 ## eQuinox 2 specs | Brand | Unistellar | | --- | --- | | Type | Smart telescope | | Aperture | 114 mm | | Focal length / ratio | 450 mm, f/4 | | Optics | 114 mm Newtonian reflector; manual focus with Bahtinov-mask cap; user collimation | | Sensor | Sony IMX347 (per BBC Sky at Night and Universe Today) | | Pixel size / scale | 2.9 µm · 1.33″ per pixel | | Field of view | 0.76° × 0.57°. Unistellar figure: 45.6 × 34.2 arcminutes. | | Mount | Motorized alt-az. No EQ mode | | Battery | Up to 11 h (Unistellar); BBC found third-party USB-C cables didn't charge it | | Weight | 15.4 lb (7 kg). Telescope 15.4 lb plus a 4.4 lb tripod (Amazon listing) | | Storage | 64 GB | | Filters | None; software light-pollution reduction ('Deep Dark Technology') | | Solar | Optional solar filter. Smart Solar Filter for eVscope 2 / eQuinox 2 sold separately | | Mosaic mode | No | | Planets | Basic (small discs) | | Eyepiece | No (view on phone or tablet) | | App | Unistellar app (iOS/Android), with NASA/SETI citizen-science campaigns | | Subscription | None found: the app is free with no in-app purchases listed | | Warranty | 2 years | | Price | About $2,319 on Amazon (Nov 12, 2026) · $$$ Premium | - Unistellar lists a 6.2 MP image output and 1.33″ sampling but no pixel grid. - BBC Sky at Night's review mentions both a nine-hour and an 11-hour battery; Unistellar says 11 h. - Unistellar's own price on Nov 12, 2026 was $2,319 (Black Friday) against a $2,899 list. Specs are compiled from manufacturer pages, Amazon listings and independent reviews, and may change with firmware or production runs. Confirm what's in the box (tripod, solar filter, case) on the Amazon page before buying. ## Unistellar eQuinox 2 Smart Telescope video review [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6J35GNvn7yM/hqdefault.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J35GNvn7yM) Video by Tech Guide on YouTube. Independent creator content, shown as a reference. It is not part of our scoring. The Unistellar eQuinox 2 is the biggest aperture you can get in a fully automatic smart telescope at its price: a 114 mm Newtonian feeding a 6.2 MP output, with an 11-hour battery by Unistellar’s figure. It costs about $2,319 on Amazon (Nov 12, 2026), sold and shipped by Amazon, against a $2,899 list; Unistellar showed the same Black Friday price. Check today’s price. We haven’t tested it ourselves; this review draws on BBC Sky at Night, Space.com, Universe Today and Unistellar’s specs. ## Who it’s for (and who should skip it) It’s for backyard observers who want the most light-gathering per dollar in an automatic scope, mainly for small, faint galaxies and deep views shared on a tablet. Space.com’s 2026 roundup names it the best smart telescope overall. Skip it if you want wide nebula portraits, a built-in light-pollution filter or a grab-and-go scope. The field is narrow, there’s no mosaic mode and no physical filter, and the scope weighs 15.4 lb plus a 4.4 lb tripod (Amazon listing). A [Seestar S50 Pro](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/seestar-s50-pro/) frames wide nebulae with a dual-band filter for less than half the price. ## Imaging in practice BBC Sky at Night (Jamie Carter) rated the eQuinox 2 4.5 out of 5, while finding its images “a little soft”. Universe Today reported that the eQuinox 2 moved from the original eQuinox’s IMX224 sensor to the IMX347, which is where the higher 6.2 MP output comes from. Unistellar rates it to limiting magnitude 18.2, a magnitude deeper than the 85 mm Odyssey’s 17.2, at 1.33″ sampling. That makes small galaxies such as M51 and M81, and globular clusters, its natural targets. On Jupiter, our tool math gives a disc of roughly 34 pixels, larger than small smart scopes manage, though Unistellar scopes aren’t planetary specialists. The 45.6 × 34.2 arcminute field is the limit. The Andromeda Galaxy (about 3° long) would need roughly a 5 × 3 grid. Plan targets with the [FOV calculator](https://smarttelescopereview.com/tools/fov-calculator/#target=m31&scope=unistellar-equinox-2), estimate stacking time with the [integration time tool](https://smarttelescopereview.com/tools/integration-time/#target=m51&scope=unistellar-equinox-2&bortle=7), and see what’s visible tonight with the [sky target checker](https://smarttelescopereview.com/tools/sky-target-checker/#scope=unistellar-equinox-2&bortle=6). ## App and workflow The free Unistellar app (iOS and Android) handles alignment, target selection and live stacking, with software light-pollution reduction (Deep Dark Technology). It also runs NASA and SETI citizen-science campaigns. We found no subscription or in-app purchases. The eQuinox 2 is more hands-on than the Odyssey. You focus manually using the Bahtinov-mask cap and collimate the mirror yourself from time to time. Neither is hard with the app’s guidance, but it’s the oldest design here and feels it. The mount is alt-az only, with no EQ mode. BBC Sky at Night found that third-party USB-C cables didn’t charge it, so treat the supplied cable as essential. Unistellar lists a 2-year warranty. ## What you’ll need beyond the box - **Solar filter.** Unistellar’s Smart Solar Filter for eVscope 2 and eQuinox 2 is sold separately. Use only that filter on this scope, and wear [ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GB3QC1H?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) for naked-eye viewing, never at the telescope. - **A backpack.** At 15.4 lb the tube needs protection in the car. The [Unistellar backpack for eVscope 2 and eQuinox 2](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FFQQX71?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) is form-fitted with internal straps and a rain cover. - **Phone or tablet power.** The scope has its own battery, but your phone runs the app all night. A [UGREEN 20,000 mAh power bank](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3GTMX5M?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) covers it. - **A red light.** A [red LED flashlight](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000665V5?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) for collimation and cables in the dark. Browse more on the [accessories page](https://smarttelescopereview.com/accessories/). ## How it compares The [Odyssey](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/unistellar-odyssey/) costs a little less, skips focusing and collimation, and has a slightly smaller 85 mm mirror. The [eVscope 2](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/unistellar-evscope-2/) is this telescope plus a Nikon eyepiece and 7.7 MP output for about $1,700 more. Our [best smart telescopes of 2026](https://smarttelescopereview.com/posts/best-smart-telescopes-2026/) roundup and the [Seestar vs Vespera vs Unistellar](https://smarttelescopereview.com/posts/seestar-vs-vespera-vs-unistellar/) comparison show where it sits against wide-field rivals. ## Bottom line The eQuinox 2 gives you the most aperture in an automatic smart scope for the money, a long battery and a free science program. Accept manual focus, collimation, a narrow field and slightly soft images per BBC Sky at Night, and it’s an excellent small-galaxy machine. [Check the price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRNSWXLS?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20). Ready to buy? · 7.4/10 Unistellar eQuinox 2 Smart Telescope $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium · 114 mm f/4 · 15.4 lb [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRNSWXLS?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) See what the eQuinox 2 can capture from your sky in the [sky target checker](https://smarttelescopereview.com/tools/sky-target-checker/#scope=unistellar-equinox-2), or frame any target in the [field-of-view calculator](https://smarttelescopereview.com/tools/fov-calculator/#scope=unistellar-equinox-2). ## Accessories for the eQuinox 2 Official and compatible add-ons sold on Amazon: filters, solar filters, tripods and wedges, power banks, dew control and cases. Check the listing confirms your exact model before you buy. - Case**Unistellar transportation backpack for eVscope 2 and eQuinox 2**Official UnistellarForm-fitted backpack with internal straps and a rain cover for Unistellar's 114 mm scopes.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FFQQX71?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) - Solar**Celestron EclipSmart universal solar filter (75–100 mm)**Universal fitAdjustable ISO 12312-2 compliant film filter for objectives with an outside diameter of 75–100 mm, such as spotting scopes and some traditional telescopes. Too big for 30–50 mm smart scopes; use the maker's own solar filter on those.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH45ZBKV?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) - Solar**Thousand Oaks black-polymer solar filter sheet, 4 × 4 in**Universal fitDIY solar film for making a secure full-aperture filter cell for a small scope or camera lens. Only for confident DIYers: the cell must fit tightly over the front so it can't blow off. Never use a filter at the eyepiece end.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DS7IFQS?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) - Solar**Soluna ISO 12312-2 solar eclipse glasses (2-pack)**Universal fitFor looking at the Sun with your own eyes while the scope images it; never look through a telescope with them.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GB3QC1H?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) - Power**Anker 737 power bank, 24,000 mAh, 140 W**Universal fitUSB-C PD power bank big enough to run a 30–50 mm smart scope through a long winter night, when cold cuts battery life. Check your scope's manual for supported USB-C input while observing; Unistellar, Vaonis and Celestron Origin use their own batteries and chargers.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VPHVT2Z?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) - Power**UGREEN Nexode 100 W power bank, 20,000 mAh**Universal fitCheaper USB-C PD bank that also tops up your phone, which runs the telescope's app all night.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3GTMX5M?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) - Observing**Celestron Night Vision red LED flashlight**Universal fitDimmable red light keeps your dark adaptation for finding cables, levels and the tripod at night.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000665V5?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) Compatibility checked November 2026. More in our [smart telescope accessories guide](https://smarttelescopereview.com/accessories/). ## Featured in our guides - [The 7 Best Smart Telescopes of 2026: Ranked for Backyard, Travel and Budget](https://smarttelescopereview.com/posts/best-smart-telescopes-2026/) - [Best Smart Telescope for Deep Sky (2026): Picks for Galaxies and Nebulae](https://smarttelescopereview.com/posts/best-smart-telescope-for-deep-sky/) - [Best Smart Telescope for Planets (2026): The Honest Answer](https://smarttelescopereview.com/posts/best-smart-telescope-for-planets/) - [Seestar vs Vespera vs Unistellar: Which Smart Telescope Brand Fits You?](https://smarttelescopereview.com/posts/seestar-vs-vespera-vs-unistellar/) ## eQuinox 2 FAQ ### Do I have to collimate the eQuinox 2? Yes, occasionally. Unlike the Odyssey, the eQuinox 2 uses manual focus (with a Bahtinov mask built into the cap) and the mirror needs user collimation. Unistellar's app guides both steps, but it's more hands-on than the autofocus Odyssey. ### How long does the eQuinox 2 battery last? Unistellar quotes up to 11 hours. BBC Sky at Night's review mentions both nine and 11 hours, and found that third-party USB-C cables didn't charge it, so keep the supplied cable. ### Can the eQuinox 2 fit the Andromeda Galaxy or the Orion Nebula? Not whole. Its field is 45.6 × 34.2 arcminutes (Unistellar). Andromeda would need about a 5 × 3 grid and Unistellar has no mosaic mode. The bright core of the Orion Nebula fits nicely; the full nebula doesn't. ### Why is the eQuinox 2 rated best overall by Space.com? Space.com's best smart telescopes guide (updated Nov 4, 2026) picks it as best overall. Its 114 mm mirror gathers far more light than 30–50 mm smart scopes, the battery is long and the app is free, which makes it a strong all-rounder for deep-sky views. ## Sources - [amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRNSWXLS?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) - [unistellar.com](https://www.unistellar.com/compare/) - [unistellar.com](https://www.unistellar.com/expert/) - [skyatnightmagazine.com](https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/reviews/telescopes/unistellar-evscope-equinox-2) - [universetoday.com](https://universetoday.com/159265/unistellar-releases-a-new-smartscope-the-equinox-2) - [space.com](https://www.space.com/best-smart-telescopes) Not sold yet? ## Alternatives to the eQuinox 2 ![Vaonis Vespera 3 Smart Telescope](https://smarttelescopereview.com/_astro/vaonis-vespera-3.Dv9oBlii_pYrqL.webp) ### [Vaonis Vespera 3 Smart Telescope](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/vaonis-vespera-3/) 8.1 - 50 mm f/4.9 - 2.6° × 1.4° field - 11 lb Buyers who want premium optics, an all-night battery, multi-night projects and a five-year warranty, and don't need EQ mode or planets. $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium Amazon price, Nov 12, 2026 [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1PT485?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20)[Read the full review](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/vaonis-vespera-3/) ![Unistellar Odyssey Smart Telescope](https://smarttelescopereview.com/_astro/unistellar-odyssey.CFZCe6q1_1501v9.webp) ### [Unistellar Odyssey Smart Telescope](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/unistellar-odyssey/) 7.6 - 85 mm f/3.9 - 0.75° × 0.56° field - 8.8 lb Families and outreach observers who want an 85 mm, fully automatic smart scope with autofocus and citizen science, viewed on phones and tablets. $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium Amazon price, Nov 12, 2026 [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQMD3R3Z?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20)[Read the full review](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/unistellar-odyssey/) ![Celestron Origin Mark II Intelligent Home Observatory](https://smarttelescopereview.com/_astro/celestron-origin-mark-ii.CP7l6tt5_mXYsV.webp) ### [Celestron Origin Mark II Intelligent Home Observatory](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/celestron-origin-mark-ii/) 7.5 - 152 mm f/2.2 - 1.32° × 0.75° field - 41.6 lb Backyard imagers with a permanent or semi-permanent setup who want the deepest, fastest smart-telescope images available and don't need to travel. $$$$ Flagship Price tier: Flagship Amazon price, Nov 12, 2026 [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXYL39P9?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20)[Read the full review](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/celestron-origin-mark-ii/) [Compare all 15 telescopes →](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/) ## Helpful guides [Top picks ### The 7 Best Smart Telescopes of 2026: Ranked for Backyard, Travel and Budget The best smart telescopes of 2026, ranked: Seestar S50 Pro, S30 Pro, Dwarf 3, Vespera 3, eQuinox 2 and Origin Mark II, with real prices and honest trade-offs. 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