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Pulsar Merger LRF XT50 vs Pulsar Telos LRF XT50

The Merger LRF XT50 runs a 1280×1024 core at 12 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the Telos LRF XT50 runs 1280×1024 at 12 µm behind 50 mm. The Telos LRF XT50 is lighter by 7.8 oz. Approximate prices are ~$5,700 and ~$4,700.

How far you can see a person

Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim

Pulsar Merger LRF XT501280×1024 · 12 µm · 50 mm

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

Pulsar Telos LRF XT501280×1024 · 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 XT50	PulsarPulsar Telos LRF XT50
Published
Sensor	1280×1024	1280×1024
Pixel pitch	12 µm	12 µm
NETD	<40 mK	<40 mK
Refresh rate	50 Hz	50 Hz
Lens	50 mm	50 mm
Base magnification	2×	2×
Digital zoom	up to 16×	up to 16×
Field of view	17.5° horizontal	17.5° horizontal
Display	1280x960 AMOLED	1920x1080 AMOLED
Claimed detection	2,300 m	2,300 m
Claim basis	1.8 m human	unspecified
Run time	6 h	8 h
Battery type	Internal + removable	Removable pack
Weight	33.5 oz	25.7 oz
Length	7.8″	9.5″
Laser rangefinder	Yes	Yes
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	~$5,700	~$4,700
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	17.5°	17.5°
Pixels per degree	73.3	73.3
Where to buy	Amazon →	Pulsar →

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