Bering Optics Super Hogster A3 vs Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ35 Pro
The Super Hogster A3 runs a 384×288 core at 12 µm behind a 35 mm lens; the Thermion 2 XQ35 Pro runs 384×288 at 17 µm behind 35 mm. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 729 m and 515 m and recognize one at 182 m and 129 m; the boxes say 1,000 m and 1,350 m. The Super Hogster A3 is lighter by 17.6 oz. Approximate prices are ~$3,095 and ~$2,600.
Estimated range, standing human, clear air
IdentifyRecognizeDetectBox claim
Bering Optics Super Hogster A3384×288 · 12 µm · 35 mm
112 m identify182 m recognize729 m detectbox says 1,000 m (running hog (L16 x H19))
Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ35 Pro384×288 · 17 µm · 35 mm
79 m identify129 m recognize515 m detectbox says 1,350 m (deer)
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Estimated from pixel pitch and lens focal length using the Johnson criteria (2, 8 and 13 pixels across a 0.5 m human critical dimension), clear air, 50 % probability. A model of the optics, not a measurement — real range depends on temperature contrast, humidity and the animal.