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Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50 vs Trijicon REAP-IR-50

The Thermion 2 LRF XL50 runs a 1024×768 core at 12 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the REAP-IR-50 runs 1024×768 at 12 µm behind 50 mm. The Thermion 2 LRF XL50 is lighter by 12.6 oz. Approximate prices are ~$5,500 and ~$8,999.

How far you can see a person

Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim

Pulsar Thermion 2 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

Trijicon REAP-IR-501024×768 · 12 µm · 50 mm

160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot it

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

Spec	PulsarPulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50	TrijiconTrijicon REAP-IR-50
Published
Sensor	1024×768	1024×768
Pixel pitch	12 µm	12 µm
NETD	<35 mK	<25 mK
Refresh rate	50 Hz	—
Lens	50 mm	50 mm
Base magnification	1.75×	1.5×
Digital zoom	up to 8×	up to 12×
Field of view	14° horizontal	18° diagonal
Display	1024x768 AMOLED	1280x1024 OLED
Claimed detection	2,300 m	—
Claim basis	unspecified	—
Run time	7 h	—
Battery type	Internal + removable	CR123
Weight	38.8 oz	51.4 oz
Length	16.8″	8.9″
Laser rangefinder	Yes	No
Ballistic calculator	Yes	No
Records video	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
IP rating	IPX7	submersible to 1 m for 1 h
Warranty	3 years (5 with registration)	3 years (electronics; lifetime optics/housing)
Country of origin	—	USA
Approx. price	~$5,500	~$8,999
Derived here
IFOV	0.240 mrad	0.240 mrad
Est. detection	1,042 m	1,042 m
Est. recognition	260 m	260 m
Est. identification	160 m	160 m
Claim ÷ estimate	2.2×	—
Derived field of view	14°	—
Pixels per degree	73.1	73.1
Where to buy	Pulsar →	Trijicon →

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