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iRayUSA Bolt TH50C V2 vs iRayUSA RICO Mk2 RH50R

The Bolt TH50C V2 runs a 640×512 core at 12 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the RICO Mk2 RH50R runs 640×512 at 12 µm behind 50 mm. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 1,042 m and 1,042 m and recognize one at 260 m and 260 m; the boxes say 2,190 m and 2,190 m. The Bolt TH50C V2 is lighter by 3.4 oz.

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 Mk2 RH50R640×512 · 12 µm · 50 mm
160 m identify260 m recognize1,042 m detectbox says 2,190 m (unspecified)
501002005001k2k5k m
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 Mk2 RH50R
Published
Sensor640×512640×512
Pixel pitch12 µm12 µm
NETD<25 mK<20 mK
Refresh rate50 Hz60 Hz
Lens50 mm50 mm
Base magnification3.5×
Digital zoomup to 4×up to 4×
Field of view8.8° horizontal8.8° horizontal
Display2560x2560 AMOLED2560x2560 AMOLED
Claimed detection2,190 m2,190 m
Claim basisunspecifiedunspecified
Run time8 h5 h
Battery typeInternal + removableRemovable pack
Weight33.2 oz36.6 oz
Length14.5″9.5″
Laser rangefinderNoYes
Ballistic calculatorNoNo
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
IP ratingIP67IP67
Warranty5 years5 years
Country of originChinaChina
Approx. price~$5,499~$5,499
Derived here
IFOV0.240 mrad0.240 mrad
Est. detection1,042 m1,042 m
Est. recognition260 m260 m
Est. identification160 m160 m
Claim ÷ estimate2.1×2.1×
Derived field of view8.8°8.8°
Pixels per degree72.972.9
Where to buyiRayUSAiRayUSA

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