Side by side

Pulsar Merger LRF XL50 vs N-Vision ATLAS

The Merger LRF XL50 runs a 1024×768 core at 12 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the ATLAS runs 640×480 at 12 µm behind 50 mm. The Merger LRF XL50 has 2.6× the pixels. The ATLAS is lighter by 13.5 oz. Approximate prices are ~$8,000 and ~$5,895.

How far you can see a person

Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim

Pulsar Merger LRF XL501024×768 · 12 µm · 50 mm

160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot itmaker claims 2,300 m

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

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Calculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.

Spec	PulsarPulsar Merger LRF XL50	N-VisionN-Vision ATLAS
Published
Sensor	1024×768	640×480
Pixel pitch	12 µm	12 µm
NETD	<40 mK	—
Refresh rate	50 Hz	60 Hz
Lens	50 mm	50 mm
Base magnification	2.5×	—
Digital zoom	up to 8×	—
Field of view	14° horizontal	9° horizontal
Display	1024x768 AMOLED	800x600
Claimed detection	2,300 m	2,250 m
Claim basis	1.8 m object	man-size target (60% detection probability)
Run time	7 h	—
Battery type	Internal + removable	CR123
Weight	33.5 oz	20 oz
Length	7.8″	5.8″
Laser rangefinder	Yes	No
Ballistic calculator	No	No
Records video	Yes	No
Wi-Fi	Yes	No
IP rating	IPX7	IP67
Warranty	3 years (5 with registration)	5 years
Country of origin	—	USA
Approx. price	~$8,000	~$5,895
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	2.2×	2.2×
Derived field of view	14°	8.8°
Pixels per degree	73.1	72.9
Where to buy	Pulsar →	N-Vision →

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