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Pulsar · Krypton 2 FXQ35
Estimated range, standing human, clear air
Pulsar Krypton 2 FXQ35384×288 · 17 µm · 35 mm
79 m identify129 m recognize515 m detectbox says 1,350 m (unspecified)
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Estimated from pixel pitch and lens focal length using the Johnson criteria (2, 8 and 13 pixels across a 0.5 m human critical dimension), clear air, 50 % probability. A model of the optics, not a measurement — real range depends on temperature contrast, humidity and the animal.
Pulsar

Pulsar Krypton 2 FXQ35

Clip-on384-class

The Pulsar Krypton 2 FXQ35 is a 384×288, 17 µm thermal clip-on behind a 35 mm lens. On the Johnson yardstick that is an estimated 515 m detection and 129 m recognition range for a standing person; Pulsar quotes 1,350 m detection. Its 515 m estimated detection range is the shortest of the 10 clip-ons here.

Approx. price
~$3,700
Sensor
384×288 · 17 µm
Lens
35 mm · 1×
Est. detection
515 m · 563 yd
Best for

Keeping your day scope and its zero while adding thermal at night

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Box claim vs. what the optics support

Manufacturer says
1,350 m
detection, unspecified
Johnson estimate
515 m
detect · 129 m recognize · 79 m identify
Claim ÷ estimate
2.6×
how much further the box reaches than a 2-pixel, 0.5 m criterion

One pixel of this unit sees 0.486 mrad (17 µm ÷ 35 mm). Two pixels across a 0.5 m human is 0.5 ÷ (2 × 0.486) × 1000 = 515 m. The box figure is usually computed against a person’s 1.8 m height instead, which is why it comes out higher. Full explanation.

Specifications

Manufacturer-published figures, cross-checked against pulsarnv.com, pulsarvision.com, predatorhunteroutdoors.com.

Sensor
384×288
NETD
<25 mK
Lens
35 mm
Field of view
10.7° horizontal
Display
1920x1080 AMOLED
Claim basis
unspecified
Battery type
Removable pack
Weight
19 oz
Length
4.6″
Records video
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Warranty
3 years (5 with registration)
Approx. price
~$3,700

Derived here

Estimated from pixel pitch and lens focal length using the Johnson criteria (2, 8 and 13 pixels across a 0.5 m human critical dimension), clear air, 50 % probability. A model of the optics, not a measurement — real range depends on temperature contrast, humidity and the animal.

IFOV
0.486 mrad

Features

  • 384 sensor
  • 17 µm
  • 35 mm lens
  • 50 Hz
  • Removable battery
  • Records video
  • Wi-Fi
  • Under 20 oz
  • IPX7
  • AMOLED display

What the spec sheet says

Read from the published specifications and this catalog’s own numbers — not from owner reports, which we have not collected for this unit.

For it
  • Publishes its NETD (<25 mK) — 16 units here do not
  • Removable battery pack — a spare in the pocket doubles the run time
  • 11 h published run time, 3rd-longest of 64 here
  • IPX7 sealed — survives immersion, not just rain
  • Records video and streams to a phone over Wi-Fi
Against it
  • 19 oz hanging in front of the day scope's objective
  • 384-class core — 1.7× less field of view than a 640 behind the same lens
  • Estimated recognition only 129 m — inside typical shooting distance
  • NETD published only as a ceiling (<25 mK), not a measured figure

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Pitch · refresh
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Est. detection
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Box claim
2,300 m
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Pitch · refresh
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Est. detection
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Sensor · lens
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Pitch · refresh
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Est. detection
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Box claim
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