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Nocpix VISTA H50R vs Pulsar Telos LRF XG50

The VISTA H50R runs a 640×512 core at 12 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the Telos LRF XG50 runs 640×480 at 12 µm behind 50 mm. The VISTA H50R has 1.1× the pixels. The VISTA H50R is lighter by 2.5 oz. Approximate prices are ~$3,550 and ~$3,500.

How far you can see a person

Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim

Nocpix VISTA 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 Telos 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.

Spec	NocpixNocpix VISTA H50R	PulsarPulsar Telos LRF XG50
Published
Sensor	640×512	640×480
Pixel pitch	12 µm	12 µm
NETD	≤15 mK	<40 mK
Refresh rate	60 Hz	50 Hz
Lens	50 mm	50 mm
Base magnification	4×	3.5×
Digital zoom	up to 32×	up to 14×
Field of view	8.8° horizontal	8.8° horizontal
Display	2560x2560 AMOLED	1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection	2,600 m	2,300 m
Claim basis	unspecified	unspecified
Run time	5 h	8.5 h
Battery type	Removable pack	Removable pack
Weight	22.9 oz	25.4 oz
Length	—	9.4″
Laser rangefinder	Yes	Yes
Ballistic calculator	No	No
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	~$3,550	~$3,500
Derived here
IFOV	0.240 mrad	0.240 mrad
Est. detection	1,042 m	1,042 m
Est. recognition	260 m	260 m
Est. identification	160 m	160 m
Claim ÷ estimate	2.5×	2.2×
Derived field of view	8.8°	8.8°
Pixels per degree	72.9	72.9
Where to buy	Nocpix →	Amazon →

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