← ComparisonsCalculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.
Side by side
ATN ThOR LTV 256 3-9x vs DNT Optics Hydra HS225
The ThOR LTV 256 3-9x runs a 256×192 core at 12 µm behind a 25 mm lens; the Hydra HS225 runs 256×192 at 12 µm behind 25 mm. The Hydra HS225 is lighter by 9.8 oz. Approximate prices are ~$1,095 and ~$1,000.
How far you can see a person
Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim
ATN ThOR LTV 256 3-9x256×192 · 12 µm · 25 mm
80 m make out detail130 m tell what it is521 m spot itmaker claims 1,190 m
DNT Optics Hydra HS225256×192 · 12 µm · 25 mm
80 m make out detail130 m tell what it is521 m spot it
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| Spec | ATNATN ThOR LTV 256 3-9x | DNT OpticsDNT Optics Hydra HS225 |
|---|---|---|
| Published | ||
| Sensor | 256×192 | 256×192 |
| Pixel pitch | 12 µm | 12 µm |
| NETD | — | ≤25 mK |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Lens | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Base magnification | 3× | 3× |
| Digital zoom | up to 9× | up to 12× |
| Field of view | 7.1° horizontal | — |
| Display | 1280x720 | 1024x768 OLED |
| Claimed detection | 1,190 m | — |
| Claim basis | human-sized target (ATN product page 1300 yd) | — |
| Run time | 9 h | 5.5 h |
| Battery type | Internal Li-ion | 18650 |
| Weight | 22.9 oz | 13.1 oz |
| Length | 11.5″ | 8″ |
| Laser rangefinder | No | No |
| Ballistic calculator | No | No |
| Records video | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| IP rating | — | IP67 |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Country of origin | USA | — |
| Approx. price | ~$1,095 | ~$1,000 |
| Derived here | ||
| IFOV | 0.480 mrad | 0.480 mrad |
| Est. detection | 521 m | 521 m |
| Est. recognition | 130 m | 130 m |
| Est. identification | 80 m | 80 m |
| Claim ÷ estimate | 2.3× | — |
| Derived field of view | 7° | — |
| Pixels per degree | 36.4 | 36.4 |
| Where to buy | Amazon → | Amazon → |
Tinted rows are where these two differ. Prices are approximate.