GUNPOWER SMT N2 32” — The Most Exciting Airsoft Product I’ve Used All Year

There’s a difference between buying a new airsoft replica and buying something that works with everything you already own. New replicas are exciting, sure, but they’re platform-specific. New magazines only fit one gun. New optics only work with certain rails. But every once in a while, a piece of gear comes along that plays nice with your entire collection.

The GUNPOWER SMT N2 32” is that piece of gear. And after spending 41 minutes setting it up and running it through its paces, I’m comfortable calling it the most exciting airsoft product I’ve opened this year.

What Is the GUNPOWER SMT N2?

GUNPOWER is a South Korean company that’s been making smart targets for airsoft for a few years now. The SMT N2 is their latest generation — a 32-inch touchscreen target system that connects to an app, runs various training games, and turns your garage or living room into a legitimate dry-fire range.

I got the 32-inch version. They also make a 55-inch model that’s more professional-grade and significantly more expensive, but the 32” hits a sweet spot for home use.

What’s In The Box

The unboxing experience is straightforward but well-thought-out:

• Tripod: Quality aluminum construction, takes about two minutes to assemble
• Rear mount: This attaches to the back of the screen and has a rotating mechanism — you can run the target in portrait or landscape orientation depending on your space and the game mode
• Smart target screen: The 32” touchscreen itself, which is heavier than you’d expect
• Controller: A separate physical controller with directional buttons — though honestly, you might not need it
• Power adapter: US plug included, which is a nice touch for North American buyers
• Documentation: Setup instructions and warranty info

GUNPOWER sent me three of these units to test (full disclosure: they provided these free for review). The retail price is around $700 per unit, which is not pocket change. But compared to the cost of range time, gas to get to fields, or the value of being able to train at home, the math starts to work.

Setup: Easier Than Expected

I approached this setup with some trepidation. Tech-heavy airsoft gear often promises plug-and-play simplicity but delivers firmware updates, Bluetooth pairing nightmares, and app crashes.

The SMT N2 was different.

Mounting the screen to the tripod took maybe five minutes. The rear mount attaches with four screws, and the rotating mechanism is intuitive — you can switch from portrait to landscape without disassembling anything. Power cable in, power button held for a few seconds, and the screen lit up.

The initial boot sequence walks you through WiFi setup and account creation. From there, the target downloads its content library automatically. This took about 10 minutes on my connection, but it’s a one-time thing.

The App vs. Direct Control

Here’s something interesting: GUNPOWER includes a physical controller and supports app control via smartphone, but you might never use either.

The SMT N2’s interface is designed to be shot. The on-screen buttons are large touch targets that respond to BB impacts. Want to start a drill? Shoot the “Start” button. Need to navigate menus? Shoot the directional arrows. It’s surprisingly responsive — the screen uses acoustic and impact sensors to register hits accurately.

There’s also a “flick” gesture that works if you need to start a drill without chambering a BB. A hard tap on the screen registers the same as a shot. This is useful for filming content where you want to show the replica manipulation before the drill starts.

I set up the controller anyway for the video, but in practice, I expect to control this thing exclusively by shooting it. It’s faster and more intuitive than fishing for your phone mid-session.

The Game Modes: From Training To Video Game

The SMT N2 comes with a variety of pre-loaded content. You’ve got your standard drills — timed shots, accuracy challenges, reaction tests. But then there’s the stuff that separates this from a simple shot timer.

The “zombie” mode is where this thing shines. It’s essentially a rail shooter minigame where targets appear on screen, and you have to identify threats versus hostages. Shoot a civilian, you lose points. Miss a hostile, you take damage. The animations are surprisingly polished — there’s a whole bus scene that plays out like something from a light gun arcade game.

Running through this mode for the first time, I burned through four loaded magazines without realizing it. The target tracks your score, hit percentage, and reaction time. It turns dry-fire practice into something genuinely fun — the kind of thing you want to do rather than feel like you should do.

The SMT N2 also supports master/slave linking. If you have multiple units (which I will, once I get all three set up), you designate one as the master and the others as slaves. Start the game on the master, and all connected targets sync. This opens up multi-target drills and competitive modes.

The BB Collection System

One practical detail worth mentioning: BB management. The screen is angled slightly backward, so BBs that don’t shatter on impact drop into a collection tray at the base. In my test setup, the tray wasn’t perfectly level, so BBs rolled to one side, but they were still contained.

For a permanent installation, you’d want to remove the metal tray and set up a proper drop tube to a collection bucket below. The mounting system makes this easy — the rear mount doesn’t interfere with BB path, and the screen housing is designed to channel impacts downward.

First Impressions: Worth The Hype?

At $700, the SMT N2 is an investment. But after 40 minutes with it, I understand why GUNPOWER has built a following. This isn’t a novelty toy. It’s a legitimate training tool that happens to be genuinely entertaining.

The build quality is there. The software is polished. The game modes add replay value that simple steel plates or paper targets can’t match. And the fact that it works with any airsoft replica — pistol, rifle, HPA, GBB, AEG — means you’re not locked into a specific platform to get value from it.

For someone serious about improving their shooting mechanics, trigger control, and target acquisition speed, this is a piece of kit that earns its keep. You can train daily without burning gas or driving to a field. You can run drills that would be unsafe or impractical at a public game. And you can do it while having enough fun that it doesn’t feel like homework.

What’s Next

I’ve got two more of these to set up, plus a full installation in my garage range to replace the older SMT 24 units I’ve been running. There’ll be follow-up content covering the multi-target setup, a deeper dive into the game library, and probably some competitive challenges against friends.

If you’ve got questions about the SMT N2 — pricing, availability, specific game modes, compatibility — drop them in the comments. I’ve got three of these things to test thoroughly, and I want to cover what actually matters to buyers.

The GUNPOWER SMT N2 32” is available direct from GUNPOWER’s website and will be stocked by airsoft retailers shortly. If you’re in the market for a smart target system, this should be on your shortlist.

Source: Transcript from GUNPOWER SMT N2 32 — The Most Exciting Product I’ve Used All Year? (YouTube, published 2026-05-21)