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Pulsar Telos LRF XL50 vs Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL60

The Telos LRF XL50 runs a 1024×768 core at 12 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the Thermion 2 LRF XL60 runs 1024×768 at 12 µm behind 60 mm. The Telos LRF XL50 is lighter by 16.9 oz. Approximate prices are ~$4,700 and ~$5,000.

How far you can see a person

Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim

Pulsar Telos 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 XL601024×768 · 12 µm · 60 mm

192 m make out detail313 m tell what it is1,250 m spot itmaker claims 2,800 m

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

Spec	PulsarPulsar Telos LRF XL50	PulsarPulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL60
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	60 mm
Base magnification	2.5×	2.5×
Digital zoom	up to 8×	up to 20×
Field of view	14° horizontal	11.7° horizontal
Display	1024x768 AMOLED	2560x2560 OLED
Claimed detection	2,300 m	2,800 m
Claim basis	unspecified	deer
Run time	7 h	8 h
Battery type	Removable pack	Internal + removable
Weight	25.4 oz	42.3 oz
Length	9.6″	17.4″
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	~$4,700	~$5,000
Derived here
IFOV	0.240 mrad	0.200 mrad
Est. detection	1,042 m	1,250 m
Est. recognition	260 m	313 m
Est. identification	160 m	192 m
Claim ÷ estimate	2.2×	2.2×
Derived field of view	14°	11.7°
Pixels per degree	73.1	87.6
Where to buy	Pulsar →	Amazon →

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