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Pulsar Telos XG50 vs Pulsar Telos XP50

The Telos XG50 runs a 640×480 core at 12 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the Telos XP50 runs 640×480 at 17 µm behind 50 mm. Approximate prices are ~$3,000 and ~$3,200.

How far you can see a person

Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim

Pulsar Telos XG50640×480 · 12 µm · 50 mm

160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot itmaker claims 2,300 m

Pulsar Telos XP50640×480 · 17 µm · 50 mm

113 m make out detail184 m tell what it is735 m spot itmaker claims 1,800 m

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

Spec	PulsarPulsar Telos XG50	PulsarPulsar Telos XP50
Published
Sensor	640×480	640×480
Pixel pitch	12 µm	17 µm
NETD	<40 mK	<18 mK
Refresh rate	50 Hz	50 Hz
Lens	50 mm	50 mm
Base magnification	3.5×	2.5×
Digital zoom	up to 14×	up to 10×
Field of view	8.8° horizontal	12.4° horizontal
Display	1024x768 AMOLED	1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection	2,300 m	1,800 m
Claim basis	unspecified	human-sized target
Run time	8.5 h	8.5 h
Battery type	Removable pack	Removable pack
Weight	23.3 oz	23.3 oz
Length	9.4″	9.4″
Laser rangefinder	No	No
Ballistic calculator	No	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	~$3,000	~$3,200
Derived here
IFOV	0.240 mrad	0.340 mrad
Est. detection	1,042 m	735 m
Est. recognition	260 m	184 m
Est. identification	160 m	113 m
Claim ÷ estimate	2.2×	2.4×
Derived field of view	8.8°	12.4°
Pixels per degree	72.9	51.5
Where to buy	Amazon →	Amazon →

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