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Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 Pro vs Sig Sauer ECHO SV50-LRF

The Thermion 2 XP50 Pro runs a 640×480 core at 17 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the ECHO SV50-LRF runs 640×512 at 12 µm behind 50 mm. The ECHO SV50-LRF has 1.1× the pixels. The ECHO SV50-LRF is lighter by 0.4 oz.

How far you can see a person
Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 Pro640×480 · 17 µm · 50 mm
113 m make out detail184 m tell what it is735 m spot itmaker claims 1,800 m
Sig Sauer ECHO SV50-LRF640×512 · 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.
SpecPulsarPulsar Thermion 2 XP50 ProSig SauerSig Sauer ECHO SV50-LRF
Published
Sensor640×480640×512
Pixel pitch17 µm12 µm
NETD<25 mK≤20 mK
Refresh rate50 Hz50 Hz
Lens50 mm50 mm
Base magnification2×2×
Digital zoomup to 16×up to 16×
Field of view12.4° horizontal8.8° horizontal
Display1024x768 AMOLED1024x768 OLED
Claimed detection1,800 m—
Claim basisdeer—
Run time8.5 h11 h
Battery typeInternal + removable18650
Weight31.7 oz31.3 oz
Length16.2″10.7″
Laser rangefinderNoYes
Ballistic calculatorYesYes
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
IP ratingIPX7IP67
Warranty3 years (5 with registration)Infinite Guarantee
Approx. price~$4,500~$4,500
Derived here
IFOV0.340 mrad0.240 mrad
Est. detection735 m1,042 m
Est. recognition184 m260 m
Est. identification113 m160 m
Claim ÷ estimate2.4×—
Derived field of view12.4°8.8°
Pixels per degree51.572.9
Where to buyPulsar →Sig Sauer →

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