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Nocpix RICO 3 H50R vs Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 Pro

The RICO 3 H50R runs a 640×512 core at 12 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the Thermion 2 XP50 Pro runs 640×480 at 17 µm behind 50 mm. The RICO 3 H50R has 1.1× the pixels. The Thermion 2 XP50 Pro is lighter by 1.1 oz. Approximate prices are ~$4,599 and ~$4,500.

How far you can see a person

Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim

Nocpix RICO 3 H50R640×512 · 12 µm · 50 mm

160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot itmaker claims 2,600 m

Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 Pro640×480 · 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	NocpixNocpix RICO 3 H50R	PulsarPulsar Thermion 2 XP50 Pro
Published
Sensor	640×512	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×	2×
Digital zoom	up to 24×	up to 16×
Field of view	8.8° horizontal	12.4° horizontal
Display	2560x2560 AMOLED	1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection	2,600 m	1,800 m
Claim basis	unspecified	deer
Run time	10 h	8.5 h
Battery type	Removable pack	Internal + removable
Weight	32.8 oz	31.7 oz
Length	—	16.2″
Laser rangefinder	Yes	No
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	~$4,599	~$4,500
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	2.5×	2.4×
Derived field of view	8.8°	12.4°
Pixels per degree	72.9	51.5
Where to buy	Nocpix →	Pulsar →

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