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Pulsar Merger LRF XL50 vs Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50

The Merger LRF XL50 runs a 1024×768 core at 12 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the Thermion 2 LRF XL50 runs 1024×768 at 12 µm behind 50 mm. The Merger LRF XL50 is lighter by 5.3 oz. Approximate prices are ~$8,000 and ~$5,500.

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

Pulsar Thermion 2 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

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

Spec	PulsarPulsar Merger LRF XL50	PulsarPulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50
Published
Sensor	1024×768	1024×768
Pixel pitch	12 µm	12 µm
NETD	<40 mK	<35 mK
Refresh rate	50 Hz	50 Hz
Lens	50 mm	50 mm
Base magnification	2.5×	1.75×
Digital zoom	up to 8×	up to 8×
Field of view	14° horizontal	14° horizontal
Display	1024x768 AMOLED	1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection	2,300 m	2,300 m
Claim basis	1.8 m object	unspecified
Run time	7 h	7 h
Battery type	Internal + removable	Internal + removable
Weight	33.5 oz	38.8 oz
Length	7.8″	16.8″
Laser rangefinder	Yes	Yes
Ballistic calculator	No	Yes
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	~$8,000	~$5,500
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	2.2×	2.2×
Derived field of view	14°	14°
Pixels per degree	73.1	73.1
Where to buy	Pulsar →	Pulsar →

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