Side by side

Topdon TS005 vs Topdon TS006

The TS005 runs a 384×288 core at 12 µm behind a 35 mm lens; the TS006 runs 384×288 at 12 µm behind 35 mm. The TS005 is lighter by 7.1 oz. Approximate prices are ~$1,499 and ~$2,299.

How far you can see a person

Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim

Topdon TS005384×288 · 12 µm · 35 mm

112 m make out detail182 m tell what it is729 m spot itmaker claims 1,280 m

Topdon TS006384×288 · 12 µm · 35 mm

112 m make out detail182 m tell what it is729 m spot itmaker claims 1,280 m

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

Spec	TopdonTopdon TS005	TopdonTopdon TS006
Published
Sensor	384×288	384×288
Pixel pitch	12 µm	12 µm
NETD	<35 mK	≤40 mK
Refresh rate	50 Hz	50 Hz
Lens	35 mm	35 mm
Base magnification	1×	—
Digital zoom	up to 8×	up to 8×
Field of view	10.4° horizontal	7.5° horizontal
Display	1024x768	1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection	1,280 m	1,280 m
Claim basis	unspecified	human
Run time	6 h	4 h
Battery type	18650	Removable pack
Weight	14.1 oz	21.2 oz
Laser rangefinder	Yes	Yes
Ballistic calculator	No	No
Records video	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Yes
IP rating	IP65	IP65
Warranty	1 year	1 year
Approx. price	~$1,499	~$2,299
Derived here
IFOV	0.343 mrad	0.343 mrad
Est. detection	729 m	729 m
Est. recognition	182 m	182 m
Est. identification	112 m	112 m
Claim ÷ estimate	1.8×	1.8×
Derived field of view	7.5° (published 10.4° — differs 28%)	7.5°
Pixels per degree	51	51
Where to buy	Topdon →	Topdon →

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