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iRayUSA RICO Hybrid HYL50W vs Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ50 Pro

The RICO Hybrid HYL50W runs a 384×288 core at 17 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the Thermion 2 XQ50 Pro runs 384×288 at 17 µm behind 50 mm. The RICO Hybrid HYL50W is lighter by 1.7 oz. Approximate prices are ~$4,499 and ~$2,000.

How far you can see a person
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 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.
SpeciRayUSAiRayUSA RICO Hybrid HYL50WPulsarPulsar Thermion 2 XQ50 Pro
Published
Sensor384×288384×288
Pixel pitch17 µm17 µm
NETD—<25 mK
Refresh rate50 Hz50 Hz
Lens50 mm50 mm
Base magnification3×3×
Digital zoomup to 24×up to 12×
Field of view7.5° horizontal7.5° horizontal
Display2560x1920 AMOLED1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection1,830 m1,800 m
Claim basisunspecifieddeer
Run time6 h10 h
Battery typeRemovable packInternal + removable
Weight30 oz31.7 oz
Length—16.2″
Laser rangefinderNoNo
Ballistic calculatorYesYes
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
IP ratingIP67IPX7
Warranty5 years3 years (5 with registration)
Country of originChina—
Approx. price~$4,499~$2,000
Derived here
IFOV0.340 mrad0.340 mrad
Est. detection735 m735 m
Est. recognition184 m184 m
Est. identification113 m113 m
Claim ÷ estimate2.5×2.4×
Derived field of view7.5°7.5°
Pixels per degree51.451.4
Where to buyiRayUSA →Pulsar →

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