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Armasight Contractor 640 3-12x50 vs Guide TU650 LRF 3.0

The Contractor 640 3-12x50 runs a 640×480 core at 12 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the TU650 LRF 3.0 runs 640×512 at 12 µm behind 50 mm. The TU650 LRF 3.0 has 1.1× the pixels. The TU650 LRF 3.0 is lighter by 3.2 oz.

How far you can see a person
Armasight Contractor 640 3-12x50640×480 · 12 µm · 50 mm
160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot itmaker claims 1,865 m
Guide TU650 LRF 3.0640×512 · 12 µm · 50 mm
160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot itmaker claims 2,600 m
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Calculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.
SpecArmasightArmasight Contractor 640 3-12x50GuideGuide TU650 LRF 3.0
Published
Sensor640×480640×512
Pixel pitch12 µm12 µm
NETD<40 mK18 mK
Refresh rate60 Hz50 Hz
Lens50 mm50 mm
Base magnification3.2×3.9×
Digital zoomup to 4×—
Field of view8.8° horizontal8.2° horizontal
Display1024x768 AMOLED1920x1080 AMOLED
Claimed detection1,865 m2,600 m
Claim basishuman-sized targetunspecified
Run time4 h12 h
Battery typeCR123Internal + removable
Weight32 oz28.8 oz
Length9.4″14.8″
Laser rangefinderNoYes
Ballistic calculatorNoNo
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
IP ratingIP67IP68
Warranty3 years5 years (10 years on sensor)
Approx. price~$2,999~$2,999
Derived here
IFOV0.240 mrad0.240 mrad
Est. detection1,042 m1,042 m
Est. recognition260 m260 m
Est. identification160 m160 m
Claim ÷ estimate1.8×2.5×
Derived field of view8.8°8.8°
Pixels per degree72.972.9
Where to buyAmazon →Guide →

Tinted rows are where these two differ. Prices are approximate.