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iRayUSA RICO Hybrid HYL50W vs Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 Pro

The RICO Hybrid HYL50W runs a 384×288 core at 17 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 Pro runs 384×288 at 17 µm behind 50 mm. The RICO Hybrid HYL50W is lighter by 4.2 oz. Approximate prices are ~$4,499 and ~$3,700.

How far you can see a person

Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim

iRayUSA RICO Hybrid HYL50W384×288 · 17 µm · 50 mm

113 m make out detail184 m tell what it is735 m spot itmaker claims 1,830 m

Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 Pro384×288 · 17 µm · 50 mm

113 m make out detail184 m tell what it is735 m spot itmaker claims 1,800 m

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Calculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.

Spec	iRayUSAiRayUSA RICO Hybrid HYL50W	PulsarPulsar Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 Pro
Published
Sensor	384×288	384×288
Pixel pitch	17 µm	17 µm
NETD	—	<25 mK
Refresh rate	50 Hz	50 Hz
Lens	50 mm	50 mm
Base magnification	3×	3×
Digital zoom	up to 24×	up to 12×
Field of view	7.5° horizontal	7.5° horizontal
Display	2560x1920 AMOLED	1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection	1,830 m	1,800 m
Claim basis	unspecified	deer
Run time	6 h	10 h
Battery type	Removable pack	Internal + removable
Weight	30 oz	34.2 oz
Length	—	16.5″
Laser rangefinder	No	Yes
Ballistic calculator	Yes	Yes
Records video	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
IP rating	IP67	IPX7
Warranty	5 years	3 years (5 with registration)
Country of origin	China	—
Approx. price	~$4,499	~$3,700
Derived here
IFOV	0.340 mrad	0.340 mrad
Est. detection	735 m	735 m
Est. recognition	184 m	184 m
Est. identification	113 m	113 m
Claim ÷ estimate	2.5×	2.4×
Derived field of view	7.5°	7.5°
Pixels per degree	51.4	51.4
Where to buy	iRayUSA →	Amazon →

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