Side by side

RIX Pocket K2 vs RIX Storm S2

The Pocket K2 runs a 256×192 core at 12 µm behind a 9 mm lens; the Storm S2 runs 256×192 at 12 µm behind 25 mm. The Pocket K2 is lighter by 7.4 oz. Approximate prices are ~$399 and ~$799.

How far you can see a person

Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim

RIX Pocket K2256×192 · 12 µm · 9 mm

29 m make out detail47 m tell what it is188 m spot itmaker claims 470 m

RIX Storm S2256×192 · 12 µm · 25 mm

80 m make out detail130 m tell what it is521 m spot itmaker claims 1,300 m

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

Spec	RIXRIX Pocket K2	RIXRIX Storm S2
Published
Sensor	256×192	256×192
Pixel pitch	12 µm	12 µm
NETD	<25 mK	<25 mK
Refresh rate	50 Hz	50 Hz
Lens	9 mm	25 mm
Base magnification	1.7×	3.5×
Digital zoom	up to 6.8×	up to 14×
Field of view	19.4° horizontal	7° horizontal
Display	800x600 OLED	1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection	470 m	1,300 m
Claim basis	unspecified	unspecified
Run time	6 h	5 h
Battery type	18650	18650
Weight	7 oz	14.4 oz
Length	4.9″	6″
Laser rangefinder	No	No
Ballistic calculator	No	No
Records video	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
IP rating	IP67	IP67
Warranty	3 years	3 years
Approx. price	~$399	~$799
Derived here
IFOV	1.333 mrad	0.480 mrad
Est. detection	188 m	521 m
Est. recognition	47 m	130 m
Est. identification	29 m	80 m
Claim ÷ estimate	2.5×	2.5×
Derived field of view	19.4°	7°
Pixels per degree	13.2	36.4
Where to buy	RIX →	RIX →

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