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Pulsar Talion XQ35 Pro vs RIX Storm S3

The Talion XQ35 Pro runs a 384×288 core at 17 µm behind a 35 mm lens; the Storm S3 runs 384×288 at 12 µm behind 35 mm. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 515 m and 729 m and recognize one at 129 m and 182 m; the boxes say 1,350 m and 1,800 m. The Storm S3 is lighter by 12.0 oz. Approximate prices are ~$2,000 and ~$1,499.

Estimated range, standing human, clear air
Pulsar Talion XQ35 Pro384×288 · 17 µm · 35 mm
79 m identify129 m recognize515 m detectbox says 1,350 m (unspecified)
RIX Storm S3384×288 · 12 µm · 35 mm
112 m identify182 m recognize729 m detectbox says 1,800 m (unspecified)
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Estimated from pixel pitch and lens focal length using the Johnson criteria (2, 8 and 13 pixels across a 0.5 m human critical dimension), clear air, 50 % probability. A model of the optics, not a measurement — real range depends on temperature contrast, humidity and the animal.
SpecPulsarPulsar Talion XQ35 ProRIXRIX Storm S3
Published
Sensor384×288384×288
Pixel pitch17 µm12 µm
NETD<25 mK<25 mK
Refresh rate50 Hz50 Hz
Lens35 mm35 mm
Base magnification2.5×3.5×
Digital zoomup to 4×up to 4×
Field of view10.7° horizontal7.5° horizontal
Display1024x768 AMOLED1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection1,350 m1,800 m
Claim basisunspecifiedunspecified
Run time9 h4.5 h
Battery typeRemovable pack18650
Weight27.5 oz15.5 oz
Length13″6″
Laser rangefinderNoNo
Ballistic calculatorYesNo
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
IP ratingIPX7IP67
Warranty3 years (5 with registration)5 years
Approx. price~$2,000~$1,499
Derived here
IFOV0.486 mrad0.343 mrad
Est. detection515 m729 m
Est. recognition129 m182 m
Est. identification79 m112 m
Claim ÷ estimate2.6×2.5×
Derived field of view10.7°7.5°
Pixels per degree3651
Where to buyPulsarRIX

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