Side by side

N-Vision ATLAS vs Pulsar Merger Duo NXP50

The ATLAS runs a 640×480 core at 12 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the Merger Duo NXP50 runs 640×480 at 17 µm behind 50 mm. The ATLAS is lighter by 22.3 oz. Approximate prices are ~$5,895 and ~$6,100.

How far you can see a person

Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim

N-Vision ATLAS640×480 · 12 µm · 50 mm

160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot itmaker claims 2,250 m

Pulsar Merger Duo NXP50640×480 · 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	N-VisionN-Vision ATLAS	PulsarPulsar Merger Duo NXP50
Published
Sensor	640×480	640×480
Pixel pitch	12 µm	17 µm
NETD	—	<25 mK
Refresh rate	60 Hz	50 Hz
Lens	50 mm	50 mm
Base magnification	—	3×
Digital zoom	—	up to 24×
Field of view	9° horizontal	12.4° horizontal
Display	800x600	1280x960 AMOLED
Claimed detection	2,250 m	1,800 m
Claim basis	man-size target (60% detection probability)	unspecified
Run time	—	7.5 h
Battery type	CR123	Internal + removable
Weight	20 oz	42.3 oz
Length	5.8″	8.1″
Laser rangefinder	No	No
Ballistic calculator	No	No
Records video	No	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	Yes
IP rating	IP67	IPX7
Warranty	5 years	3 years (5 with registration)
Country of origin	USA	—
Approx. price	~$5,895	~$6,100
Derived here
IFOV	0.240 mrad	0.340 mrad
Est. detection	1,042 m	735 m
Est. recognition	260 m	184 m
Est. identification	160 m	113 m
Claim ÷ estimate	2.2×	2.4×
Derived field of view	8.8°	12.4°
Pixels per degree	72.9	51.5
Where to buy	N-Vision →	Pulsar →

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