Side by side

Pulsar Talion XG35 vs Pulsar Axion XG30 Compact

The Talion XG35 runs a 640×480 core at 12 µm behind a 35 mm lens; the Axion XG30 Compact runs 640×480 at 12 µm behind 30 mm. The Axion XG30 Compact is lighter by 18.7 oz. Approximate prices are ~$2,400 and ~$2,300.

How far you can see a person

Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim

Pulsar Talion XG35640×480 · 12 µm · 35 mm

112 m make out detail182 m tell what it is729 m spot itmaker claims 1,750 m

Pulsar Axion XG30 Compact640×480 · 12 µm · 30 mm

96 m make out detail156 m tell what it is625 m spot itmaker claims 1,300 m

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

Spec	PulsarPulsar Talion XG35	PulsarPulsar Axion XG30 Compact
Published
Sensor	640×480	640×480
Pixel pitch	12 µm	12 µm
NETD	<40 mK	<40 mK
Refresh rate	50 Hz	50 Hz
Lens	35 mm	30 mm
Base magnification	2×	2×
Digital zoom	up to 8×	up to 16×
Field of view	12.5° horizontal	14.6° horizontal
Display	1024x768 AMOLED	640x400 AMOLED
Claimed detection	1,750 m	1,300 m
Claim basis	unspecified	unspecified
Run time	7 h	7 h
Battery type	Removable pack	Removable pack
Weight	27.5 oz	8.8 oz
Length	13″	5.7″
Laser rangefinder	No	No
Ballistic calculator	Yes	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	~$2,400	~$2,300
Derived here
IFOV	0.343 mrad	0.400 mrad
Est. detection	729 m	625 m
Est. recognition	182 m	156 m
Est. identification	112 m	96 m
Claim ÷ estimate	2.4×	2.1×
Derived field of view	12.5°	14.6°
Pixels per degree	51.1	43.9
Where to buy	Amazon →	Amazon →

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