Additional Information
Features
The intelligent dual beam aiming laser (red) provides civilians and warfighters with extreme accuracy in low light and no light maneuvers.
Warranty - Covers defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. Warranty covers all night vision devices, laser aiming solutions, beacons and battle lights. Valid in USA and Canada only.
- Fully Adjustable Windage / Elevation
- Quick Release HT Mount
- Remote Cable Port
- Visible Aiming Laser IR Laser
- Desert Tan
Specs
Unit Weight | 0.85 lb |
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Brand | Steiner |

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product.
Reviews
Q & A
The intelligent dual beam aiming laser (red) provides civilians and warfighters with extreme accuracy in low light and no light maneuvers.
Warranty - Covers defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. Warranty covers all night vision devices, laser aiming solutions, beacons and battle lights. Valid in USA and Canada only.
- Fully Adjustable Windage / Elevation
- Quick Release HT Mount
- Remote Cable Port
- Visible Aiming Laser IR Laser
- Desert Tan
Unit Weight | 0.85 lb |
---|---|
Brand | Steiner |

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
LD1925 from
Well built, very visible beams, compact.
Just got my DBAL i2 yesterday, and already have it mounted and sighted. I purchased the green visible laser version. The visible laser is clear and very bright. The IR beam is also bright but does not produce an excess of bloom in NVDs. Great looking unit that seems very well made. Make sure to follow the directions when you sight it in! Battery compartment cap can be tricky to reinstall once you put the battery in...I find that one finger applying pressure on the cap and the other hand screwing it in works well. All in all very much worth the money.
Date published: 2016-05-12
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Klem from
Not bad
Purchased an early release model.
Excellent craftsmanship and kudos for the return to zero precision on the clamping mechanism. One glaring disadvantage is the mutually exclusive mechanisms for visible and IR. The IR laser cannot be zeroed during the daytime. The easiest method is to zero the visible laser during the day and then cowitness the two dots by using your NVD. Or, use an Aimpoint or EOTech to zero during the daytime and then cowitness the IR laser in the dark to the NV setting of the reflex sight.
Another issue is the different adjustment mechanisms. Being able to adjust elevation and windage with the knurled knobs is great, but then having to carry and juggle a screwdriver to use the opposite slotted adjusters does not make sense.
There are two IR settings on mine (HI and LOW). Both produce the same power output (<0.1mW). ).1mW is powerful enough with NVD's and in fact the military versions are often too bright and flare in the NVD.
Like I said, well made, works, but has a couple of designer flaws.
Date published: 2015-02-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
georgie552 from
Easy operational visible laser
Purchase back in 2017. Recommend as simple duty use device or hobbiest looking for another option than higher end laser devices from Steiner or L3. I don't own any NV equipment so I can't vouch for IR portion of the unit. DBAL I2 has 2 beams, a visible and a IR. There is no Illuminator. It works perfectly for me as a visible laser device. Was originally looking for a single visible beam, but these were in short supply. Unit is smaller than ATPIAL/PEQ-15. Easy to mount....many after market mounts available as well.
Date published: 2020-04-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
yosha from
WOW!
I recently got night vision and needed to get a IR laser for my AR when my buddy told me about the DBAL-I2. He showed me his, and i was instantly hooked. I first used it at my property at 100 yards and wow it was crisp. Only took a couple minutes to sight in, and the illuminator lite up the target perfectly as well. The IR laser could be seen for 400+ yards but didn't shoot that far yet with it. I Love it and would recommend it to everyone.
Date published: 2016-08-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kevin1 from
Everything you need & nothing you don't
The combination of laser & Illuminator is about all you need for NVD shooting & hunting. The lack of visible laser doesn't hinder usefulness at all, & the benefits are that it can keep a lower profile than the likes of the DBAL-D2. Since the Illuminator is onboard, this could be run standalone on a night hunting rifle, provided that you didn't care to have a backup white light.
Pros:
Cost
Simplicity
Ruggedness
Low profile & light weight
Mount is QD
Switch location
Cons:
Illuminator lacks very long throw
The plug for remote switch isn't very secure with Surefire switches
Mount does have some flex (point of impact changes) if you press too hard on the onboard button.
Overall a great unit, good price for the features & reliability.
Date published: 2016-05-30
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Tango Xray from
Finally got one that works
Awesome product but it took three tries to get one that functioned properly.
Date published: 2015-06-15
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Relocated_Texan from
Great So Far
I just received my DBAL a couple of days ago and have not yet had a chance to mount it to a host (hence 4 stars). However, the initial impressions are great. Lightweight, easy to understand setup, etc. I will be running this with a Unity Tactical TAPS SYNC switch, and that test setup went flawlessly. Once I have the rest of the host rifle, I will definitely be running this beast through it's paces.
Date published: 2021-01-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Andrew822 from
Steiner DBAL
I bought this about 2 years ago. I've used it on numerous occasions during the day and several times at night including two fighting rifle classes under the cover of darkness. I've never had any issues with the unit. Once it's zeroed you're good to go. The battery life is long and doesn't burn through batteries quickly.
Date published: 2020-03-24