← ComparisonsCalculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.
Side by side
Pulsar Axion 2 XQ35 Pro vs Topdon TS005
The Axion 2 XQ35 Pro runs a 384×288 core at 17 µm behind a 35 mm lens; the TS005 runs 384×288 at 12 µm behind 35 mm. The Axion 2 XQ35 Pro is lighter by 0.7 oz. Approximate prices are ~$1,500 and ~$1,499.
How far you can see a person
Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim
Pulsar Axion 2 XQ35 Pro384×288 · 17 µm · 35 mm
79 m make out detail129 m tell what it is515 m spot itmaker claims 1,300 m
Topdon TS005384×288 · 12 µm · 35 mm
112 m make out detail182 m tell what it is729 m spot itmaker claims 1,280 m
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| Spec | PulsarPulsar Axion 2 XQ35 Pro | TopdonTopdon TS005 |
|---|---|---|
| Published | ||
| Sensor | 384×288 | 384×288 |
| Pixel pitch | 17 µm | 12 µm |
| NETD | <25 mK | <35 mK |
| Refresh rate | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Lens | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Base magnification | 2× | 1× |
| Digital zoom | up to 4× | up to 8× |
| Field of view | 10.7° horizontal | 10.4° horizontal |
| Display | 640x400 AMOLED | 1024x768 |
| Claimed detection | 1,300 m | 1,280 m |
| Claim basis | unspecified | unspecified |
| Run time | 11 h | 6 h |
| Battery type | Removable pack | 18650 |
| Weight | 13.4 oz | 14.1 oz |
| Length | 6″ | — |
| Laser rangefinder | No | Yes |
| Ballistic calculator | No | No |
| Records video | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| IP rating | IPX7 | IP65 |
| Warranty | 3 years (5 with registration) | 1 year |
| Approx. price | ~$1,500 | ~$1,499 |
| Derived here | ||
| IFOV | 0.486 mrad | 0.343 mrad |
| Est. detection | 515 m | 729 m |
| Est. recognition | 129 m | 182 m |
| Est. identification | 79 m | 112 m |
| Claim ÷ estimate | 2.5× | 1.8× |
| Derived field of view | 10.7° | 7.5° (published 10.4° — differs 28%) |
| Pixels per degree | 36 | 51 |
| Where to buy | Pulsar → | Topdon → |
Tinted rows are where these two differ. Prices are approximate.