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iRayUSA Bolt TH50C V2 vs iRayUSA RICO Hybrid Compact HCH50R

The Bolt TH50C V2 runs a 640×512 core at 12 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the RICO Hybrid Compact HCH50R runs 640×480 at 10 µm behind 50 mm. The Bolt TH50C V2 has 1.1× the pixels. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 1,042 m and 1,250 m and recognize one at 260 m and 313 m; the boxes say 2,190 m and 2,800 m. The RICO Hybrid Compact HCH50R is lighter by 7.6 oz. Approximate prices are ~$5,499 and ~$5,299.

Estimated range, standing human, clear air
iRayUSA Bolt TH50C V2640×512 · 12 µm · 50 mm
160 m identify260 m recognize1,042 m detectbox says 2,190 m (unspecified)
iRayUSA RICO Hybrid Compact HCH50R640×480 · 10 µm · 50 mm
192 m identify313 m recognize1,250 m detectbox says 2,800 m (unspecified)
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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.
SpeciRayUSAiRayUSA Bolt TH50C V2iRayUSAiRayUSA RICO Hybrid Compact HCH50R
Published
Sensor640×512640×480
Pixel pitch12 µm10 µm
NETD<25 mK≤15 mK
Refresh rate50 Hz60 Hz
Lens50 mm50 mm
Base magnification3.5×3.5×
Digital zoomup to 4×up to 8×
Field of view8.8° horizontal7.3° horizontal
Display2560x2560 AMOLED1440x1080 AMOLED
Claimed detection2,190 m2,800 m
Claim basisunspecifiedunspecified
Run time8 h7 h
Battery typeInternal + removable18650
Weight33.2 oz25.6 oz
Length14.5″9.9″
Laser rangefinderNoYes
Ballistic calculatorNoYes
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
IP ratingIP67IP67
Warranty5 years5 years
Country of originChinaChina
Approx. price~$5,499~$5,299
Derived here
IFOV0.240 mrad0.200 mrad
Est. detection1,042 m1,250 m
Est. recognition260 m313 m
Est. identification160 m192 m
Claim ÷ estimate2.1×2.2×
Derived field of view8.8°7.3°
Pixels per degree72.987.4
Where to buyiRayUSAiRayUSA

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