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iRayUSA Bolt TH50C V2 vs Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG50

The Bolt TH50C V2 runs a 640×512 core at 12 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the Thermion 2 LRF XG50 runs 640×480 at 12 µm behind 50 mm. The Bolt TH50C V2 has 1.1× the pixels. The Bolt TH50C V2 is lighter by 1.0 oz. Approximate prices are ~$5,499 and ~$5,500.

How far you can see a person
iRayUSA Bolt TH50C V2640×512 · 12 µm · 50 mm
160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot itmaker claims 2,190 m
Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG50640×480 · 12 µm · 50 mm
160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot itmaker claims 2,300 m
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Calculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.
SpeciRayUSAiRayUSA Bolt TH50C V2PulsarPulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG50
Published
Sensor640×512640×480
Pixel pitch12 µm12 µm
NETD<25 mK<40 mK
Refresh rate50 Hz50 Hz
Lens50 mm50 mm
Base magnification3.5×3×
Digital zoomup to 4×up to 24×
Field of view8.8° horizontal8.8° horizontal
Display2560x2560 AMOLED1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection2,190 m2,300 m
Claim basisunspecifieddeer
Run time8 h9 h
Battery typeInternal + removableInternal + removable
Weight33.2 oz34.2 oz
Length14.5″16.5″
Laser rangefinderNoYes
Ballistic calculatorNoYes
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
IP ratingIP67IPX7
Warranty5 years3 years (5 with registration)
Country of originChina—
Approx. price~$5,499~$5,500
Derived here
IFOV0.240 mrad0.240 mrad
Est. detection1,042 m1,042 m
Est. recognition260 m260 m
Est. identification160 m160 m
Claim ÷ estimate2.1×2.2×
Derived field of view8.8°8.8°
Pixels per degree72.972.9
Where to buyiRayUSA →Pulsar →

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