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Pulsar Telos LRF XP50 vs Nocpix VISTA H50R

The Telos LRF XP50 runs a 640×480 core at 17 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the VISTA H50R runs 640×512 at 12 µm behind 50 mm. The VISTA H50R has 1.1× the pixels. The VISTA H50R is lighter by 2.5 oz. Approximate prices are ~$3,700 and ~$3,550.

How far you can see a person
Pulsar Telos LRF XP50640×480 · 17 µm · 50 mm
113 m make out detail184 m tell what it is735 m spot itmaker claims 1,800 m
Nocpix VISTA H50R640×512 · 12 µm · 50 mm
160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot itmaker claims 2,600 m
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Calculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.
SpecPulsarPulsar Telos LRF XP50NocpixNocpix VISTA H50R
Published
Sensor640×480640×512
Pixel pitch17 µm12 µm
NETD<18 mK≤15 mK
Refresh rate50 Hz60 Hz
Lens50 mm50 mm
Base magnification2.5×4×
Digital zoomup to 4×up to 32×
Field of view12.4° horizontal8.8° horizontal
Display1024x768 AMOLED2560x2560 AMOLED
Claimed detection1,800 m2,600 m
Claim basis1.8 m objectunspecified
Run time8.5 h5 h
Battery typeRemovable packRemovable pack
Weight25.4 oz22.9 oz
Length9.4″—
Laser rangefinderYesYes
Ballistic calculatorNoNo
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
IP ratingIPX7IP67
Warranty3 years (5 with registration)5 years
Country of origin—China
Approx. price~$3,700~$3,550
Derived here
IFOV0.340 mrad0.240 mrad
Est. detection735 m1,042 m
Est. recognition184 m260 m
Est. identification113 m160 m
Claim ÷ estimate2.4×2.5×
Derived field of view12.4°8.8°
Pixels per degree51.572.9
Where to buyPulsar →Nocpix →

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