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Pulsar Telos LRF XP50 vs Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP50 Pro

The Telos LRF XP50 runs a 640×480 core at 17 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the Thermion 2 LRF XP50 Pro runs 640×480 at 17 µm behind 50 mm. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 735 m and 735 m and recognize one at 184 m and 184 m; the boxes say 1,800 m and 1,800 m. The Telos LRF XP50 is lighter by 11.6 oz. Approximate prices are ~$3,700 and ~$4,000.

Estimated range, standing human, clear air
Pulsar Telos LRF XP50640×480 · 17 µm · 50 mm
113 m identify184 m recognize735 m detectbox says 1,800 m (1.8 m object)
Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP50 Pro640×480 · 17 µm · 50 mm
113 m identify184 m recognize735 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 Telos LRF XP50PulsarPulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP50 Pro
Published
Sensor640×480640×480
Pixel pitch17 µm17 µm
NETD<18 mK<25 mK
Refresh rate50 Hz50 Hz
Lens50 mm50 mm
Base magnification2.5×
Digital zoomup to 4×up to 8×
Field of view12.4° horizontal12.4° horizontal
Display1024x768 AMOLED1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection1,800 m1,800 m
Claim basis1.8 m objectunspecified
Run time8.5 h8.5 h
Battery typeRemovable packInternal + removable
Weight25.4 oz37 oz
Length9.4″16.5″
Laser rangefinderYesYes
Ballistic calculatorNoYes
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
IP ratingIPX7IPX7
Warranty3 years (5 with registration)3 years (5 with registration)
Approx. price~$3,700~$4,000
Derived here
IFOV0.340 mrad0.340 mrad
Est. detection735 m735 m
Est. recognition184 m184 m
Est. identification113 m113 m
Claim ÷ estimate2.4×2.4×
Derived field of view12.4°12.4°
Pixels per degree51.551.5
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Tinted rows are where these two differ. Prices are approximate.