← ComparisonsCalculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.
Side by side
Pulsar Axion XQ19 Compact vs Pulsar Axion XQ30 Pro
The Axion XQ19 Compact runs a 384×288 core at 17 µm behind a 19 mm lens; the Axion XQ30 Pro runs 384×288 at 17 µm behind 30 mm. Approximate prices are ~$1,050 and ~$1,800.
How far you can see a person
Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim
Pulsar Axion XQ19 Compact384×288 · 17 µm · 19 mm
43 m make out detail70 m tell what it is279 m spot itmaker claims 750 m
Pulsar Axion XQ30 Pro384×288 · 17 µm · 30 mm
68 m make out detail110 m tell what it is441 m spot itmaker claims 1,050 m
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| Spec | PulsarPulsar Axion XQ19 Compact | PulsarPulsar Axion XQ30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Published | ||
| Sensor | 384×288 | 384×288 |
| Pixel pitch | 17 µm | 17 µm |
| NETD | <25 mK | <25 mK |
| Refresh rate | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Lens | 19 mm | 30 mm |
| Base magnification | 1.5× | 2× |
| Digital zoom | up to 6× | up to 8× |
| Field of view | 19.5° horizontal | 13.3° horizontal |
| Display | 640x400 AMOLED | 640x400 AMOLED |
| Claimed detection | 750 m | 1,050 m |
| Claim basis | unspecified | unspecified |
| Run time | 8 h | 7.5 h |
| Battery type | Removable pack | Removable pack |
| Weight | 8.8 oz | 8.8 oz |
| Length | 5.3″ | 5.7″ |
| Laser rangefinder | No | No |
| Ballistic calculator | No | No |
| Records video | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| IP rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Warranty | 3 years (5 with registration) | 3 years (5 with registration) |
| Approx. price | ~$1,050 | ~$1,800 |
| Derived here | ||
| IFOV | 0.895 mrad | 0.567 mrad |
| Est. detection | 279 m | 441 m |
| Est. recognition | 70 m | 110 m |
| Est. identification | 43 m | 68 m |
| Claim ÷ estimate | 2.7× | 2.4× |
| Derived field of view | 19.5° | 12.4° |
| Pixels per degree | 19.7 | 30.9 |
| Where to buy | Amazon → | Amazon → |
Tinted rows are where these two differ. Prices are approximate.