Brand profile
    Pulsar
    Est. 2009

    Thermion, Talion and Trail: three paths into Pulsar.

    Pulsar’s European-built families differ in shape and power. Each brings its own mix of sensors, lenses and rangefinders.

    $1,400 – $4,995
    listed price range
    Lynred
    reported supplier
    Lithuania
    headquarters
    Pulsar at a glance
    16% cheaper
    vs matching sensor class, lens & rangefinder
    1280-class
    highest sensor class listed
    18 scopes
    in the lineup
    3–5 years
    coverage varies by scope
    Price comparison: 12 of 18 scopes used · Details

    For each Pulsar scope, we average the prices of all scopes from other brands with the same sensor class, primary lens size and built-in rangefinder status. We calculate its percentage difference from that average, then average those percentages. Each qualifying Pulsar scope counts equally.

    A scope needs at least 2 competing scopes to count. They may come from the same other brand; each distinct scope contributes one price. Matching these specifications does not establish equal image quality or features.

    Prices are saved new-item or sale listings confirmed in stock, recorded within 30 days of 2026-10-20. 17 of 18 scopes have an eligible price. Missing prices are excluded. Availability can change.

    Brands can have different scopes in their comparisons, so these percentages are not a direct ranking of brand prices.

    Talion XG35: 16 matching scopes · 43.0% cheaper

    640-class · 35 mm · No rangefinder

    This scope: $1,899.

    Average matching price: $3,332.

    Included in the headline.

    Matching competitors
    Talion XQ35 PRO: 14 matching scopes · 17.8% pricier

    384-class · 35 mm · No rangefinder

    This scope: $2,000.

    Average matching price: $1,697.

    Included in the headline.

    Matching competitors
    Talion XQ38: 0 matching scopes · Excluded

    384-class · 38 mm · No rangefinder

    Excluded: no eligible saved price for this scope.

      Thermion 2 LRF XG50: 17 matching scopes · 17.3% pricier

      640-class · 50 mm · Rangefinder

      This scope: $4,700.

      Average matching price: $4,008.

      Included in the headline.

      Matching competitors
      Thermion 2 LRF XG60: 0 matching scopes · Excluded

      640-class · 60 mm · Rangefinder

      This scope: $4,399.

      Excluded: fewer than 2 competing scopes with eligible prices.

      Thermion 2 LRF XL50: 1 matching scope · Excluded

      1280-class · 50 mm · Rangefinder

      This scope: $4,250.

      Average matching price: $4,330.

      Excluded: fewer than 2 competing scopes with eligible prices.

      Matching competitors
      Thermion 2 LRF XL60: 3 matching scopes · 17.6% cheaper

      1280-class · 60 mm · Rangefinder

      This scope: $4,995.

      Average matching price: $6,063.

      Included in the headline.

      Matching competitors
      Thermion 2 LRF XP50 PRO: 17 matching scopes · 15.2% cheaper

      640-class · 50 mm · Rangefinder

      This scope: $3,400.

      Average matching price: $4,008.

      Included in the headline.

      Matching competitors
      Thermion 2 LRF XP60: 0 matching scopes · Excluded

      640-class · 60 mm · Rangefinder

      This scope: $4,399.

      Excluded: fewer than 2 competing scopes with eligible prices.

      Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 PRO: 0 matching scopes · Excluded

      384-class · 50 mm · Rangefinder

      This scope: $2,199.

      Excluded: fewer than 2 competing scopes with eligible prices.

      Thermion 2 XG50: 11 matching scopes · 25.7% cheaper

      640-class · 50 mm · No rangefinder

      This scope: $2,800.

      Average matching price: $3,768.

      Included in the headline.

      Matching competitors
      Thermion 2 XP50 PRO: 11 matching scopes · 39.0% cheaper

      640-class · 50 mm · No rangefinder

      This scope: $2,300.

      Average matching price: $3,768.

      Included in the headline.

      Matching competitors
      Thermion 2 XQ35 PRO: 14 matching scopes · 5.7% cheaper

      384-class · 35 mm · No rangefinder

      This scope: $1,600.

      Average matching price: $1,697.

      Included in the headline.

      Matching competitors
      Thermion 2 XQ50 PRO: 2 matching scopes · 25.4% cheaper

      384-class · 50 mm · No rangefinder

      This scope: $2,000.

      Average matching price: $2,680.

      Included in the headline.

      Matching competitors
      Thermion Duo DXP50: 11 matching scopes · 20.4% cheaper

      640-class · 50 mm · No rangefinder

      This scope: $3,000.

      Average matching price: $3,768.

      Included in the headline.

      Matching competitors
      Thermion Duo DXP55: 11 matching scopes · 20.4% cheaper

      640-class · 50 mm · No rangefinder

      This scope: $3,000.

      Average matching price: $3,768.

      Included in the headline.

      Matching competitors
      Trail 3 LRF XQ50: 0 matching scopes · Excluded

      384-class · 50 mm · Rangefinder

      This scope: $3,000.

      Excluded: fewer than 2 competing scopes with eligible prices.

      Trail 3 LRF XR50: 17 matching scopes · 16.4% cheaper

      640-class · 50 mm · Rangefinder

      This scope: $3,350.

      Average matching price: $4,008.

      Included in the headline.

      Matching competitors

      Brand picks

      Good, better, best

      Compare Pulsar’s picks across three sensor tiers. The scores, specifications and prices show what changes as you move up. Explore the Buying Guide for the tradeoffs across brands.

      Good

      384-class50 mm

      Trail 3 LRF XQ50

      Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XQ50
      $3,000Best price · 14 in-stock sellers
      62.3HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      384×288 px
      Hog ID
      322 yd
      Field of view
      7.5°
      Weight
      24.7 oz
      Base mag
      3.5×
      Display
      1920×1080
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      View scope

      Better

      640-class50 mm

      Trail 3 LRF XR50

      Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XR50
      $3,350Best price · 15 in-stock sellers
      75.4HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      640×480 px
      Hog ID
      456 yd
      Field of view
      8.8°
      Weight
      24.7 oz
      Base mag
      3×
      Display
      1920×1080
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      View scope

      Best

      1280-class60 mm

      Thermion 2 LRF XL60

      Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL60
      $4,995Best price · 12 in-stock sellers
      83.8HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      1024×768 px
      Hog ID
      547 yd
      Field of view
      11.7°
      Weight
      45.9 oz
      Base mag
      2.5×
      Display
      2560×2560
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      View scope

      Picks use the highest HuntGrade score in each sensor tier. Stars compare specifications across the full catalog. Hog identification distances are calculated estimates.

      Product line decoder

      4 families. See what sets each apart.

      Compare Pulsar’s lenses, displays, rangefinders and power options. Open a family to see its exact scopes and prices.

      18 scopes·4 product lines Not offered·All lens sizes in mm
      Pulsar family comparison. Sensor columns contain offered lens sizes in millimeters. Rangefinder and display differences depend on the scope.
      The familySensor +Lens optionsSensor width (px) + available lenses (mm) DisplayResolution in pixels RangefinderBuilt in BatteryListed runtime
      3843550
      6405060
      10245060
      1440×1080384 / 640 px sensors
      1024×768640 / 1024 px sensors
      2560×2560640 / 1024 px sensors
      7 of 11varies by scope
      Internal + removable APS27–10 h

      Thermion 2 scopes

      11 configurations

      Compare the exact configuration, display and rangefinder in each scope below.

      384-class35 mm

      Thermion 2 XQ35 PRO

      Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ35 PRO
      $1,600Best price · 16 in-stock sellers
      59.1HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      384×288 px
      Hog ID
      225 yd
      Field of view
      10.7°
      Weight
      36.7 oz
      Base mag
      2.5×
      Display
      1440×1080
      Laser rangefinder
      Not built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      10 h
      View scope
      384-class50 mm

      Thermion 2 XQ50 PRO

      Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ50 PRO
      $2,000Best price · 13 in-stock sellers
      60.2HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      384×288 px
      Hog ID
      322 yd
      Field of view
      7.5°
      Weight
      36.7 oz
      Base mag
      3×
      Display
      1440×1080
      Laser rangefinder
      Not built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      10 h
      View scope
      384-class50 mm

      Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 PRO

      Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 PRO
      $2,199Best price · 14 in-stock sellers
      59.9HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      384×288 px
      Hog ID
      322 yd
      Field of view
      7.5°
      Weight
      39.2 oz
      Base mag
      3×
      Display
      1440×1080
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      10 h
      View scope
      640-class50 mm

      Thermion 2 XG50

      Pulsar Thermion 2 XG50
      $2,800Best price · 7 in-stock sellers
      72.5HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      640×480 px
      Hog ID
      456 yd
      Field of view
      8.8°
      Weight
      36.8 oz
      Base mag
      3×
      Display
      1024×768
      Laser rangefinder
      Not built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      10 h
      View scope
      640-class50 mm

      Thermion 2 XP50 PRO

      Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 PRO
      $2,300Best price · 4 in-stock sellers
      73.3HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      640×480 px
      Hog ID
      322 yd
      Field of view
      12.4°
      Weight
      36.7 oz
      Base mag
      2×
      Display
      1440×1080
      Laser rangefinder
      Not built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      10 h
      View scope
      640-class50 mm

      Thermion 2 LRF XG50

      Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG50
      $4,700Best price · 6 in-stock sellers
      72.2HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      640×480 px
      Hog ID
      456 yd
      Field of view
      8.8°
      Weight
      39.2 oz
      Base mag
      3×
      Display
      1024×768
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      10 h
      View scope
      640-class50 mm

      Thermion 2 LRF XP50 PRO

      Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP50 PRO
      $3,400Best price · 2 in-stock sellers
      72.4HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      640×480 px
      Hog ID
      322 yd
      Field of view
      12.4°
      Weight
      39.2 oz
      Base mag
      2×
      Display
      1024×768
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      10 h
      View scope
      640-class60 mm

      Thermion 2 LRF XG60

      Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG60
      $4,399Best price · 15 in-stock sellers
      71.5HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      640×480 px
      Hog ID
      547 yd
      Field of view
      7.3°
      Weight
      45.2 oz
      Base mag
      4×
      Display
      2560×2560
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      7 h
      View scope
      640-class60 mm

      Thermion 2 LRF XP60

      Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP60
      $4,399Best price · 14 in-stock sellers
      72.5HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      640×480 px
      Hog ID
      386 yd
      Field of view
      10.4°
      Weight
      45.9 oz
      Base mag
      3×
      Display
      2560×2560
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      7 h
      View scope
      1280-class50 mm

      Thermion 2 LRF XL50

      Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50
      $4,250Best price · 15 in-stock sellers
      82.9HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      1024×768 px
      Hog ID
      456 yd
      Field of view
      14.0°
      Weight
      41.3 oz
      Base mag
      1.8×
      Display
      1024×768
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      7 h
      View scope
      1280-class60 mm

      Thermion 2 LRF XL60

      Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL60
      $4,995Best price · 12 in-stock sellers
      83.8HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      1024×768 px
      Hog ID
      547 yd
      Field of view
      11.7°
      Weight
      45.9 oz
      Base mag
      2.5×
      Display
      2560×2560
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      7 h
      View scope
      384-class not offered
      64050
      1024-class not offered
      1024×768
      None
      Internal APS5 + removable APS2/APS36 h
      38450
      64050
      1024-class not offered
      1920×1080
      Included
      LPS7i10 h
      3843538
      64035
      1024-class not offered
      1440×1080384 / 640 px sensors
      1024×768384 px sensors
      None
      APS 5T9 h
      Sensor +Lens optionsSensor width (px) + available lenses (mm)
      3843550
      6405060
      10245060
      Display
      1440×1080384 / 640 px sensors
      1024×768640 / 1024 px sensors
      2560×2560640 / 1024 px sensors
      Rangefinder
      7 of 11varies by scope
      BatteryListed runtime
      Internal + removable APS27–10 h

      Thermion 2 scopes

      11 configurations

      Compare the exact configuration, display and rangefinder in each scope below.

      384-class35 mm

      Thermion 2 XQ35 PRO

      Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ35 PRO
      $1,600Best price · 16 in-stock sellers
      59.1HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      384×288 px
      Hog ID
      225 yd
      Field of view
      10.7°
      Weight
      36.7 oz
      Base mag
      2.5×
      Display
      1440×1080
      Laser rangefinder
      Not built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      10 h
      View scope
      384-class50 mm

      Thermion 2 XQ50 PRO

      Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ50 PRO
      $2,000Best price · 13 in-stock sellers
      60.2HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      384×288 px
      Hog ID
      322 yd
      Field of view
      7.5°
      Weight
      36.7 oz
      Base mag
      3×
      Display
      1440×1080
      Laser rangefinder
      Not built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      10 h
      View scope
      384-class50 mm

      Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 PRO

      Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 PRO
      $2,199Best price · 14 in-stock sellers
      59.9HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      384×288 px
      Hog ID
      322 yd
      Field of view
      7.5°
      Weight
      39.2 oz
      Base mag
      3×
      Display
      1440×1080
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      10 h
      View scope
      640-class50 mm

      Thermion 2 XG50

      Pulsar Thermion 2 XG50
      $2,800Best price · 7 in-stock sellers
      72.5HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      640×480 px
      Hog ID
      456 yd
      Field of view
      8.8°
      Weight
      36.8 oz
      Base mag
      3×
      Display
      1024×768
      Laser rangefinder
      Not built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      10 h
      View scope
      640-class50 mm

      Thermion 2 XP50 PRO

      Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 PRO
      $2,300Best price · 4 in-stock sellers
      73.3HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      640×480 px
      Hog ID
      322 yd
      Field of view
      12.4°
      Weight
      36.7 oz
      Base mag
      2×
      Display
      1440×1080
      Laser rangefinder
      Not built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      10 h
      View scope
      640-class50 mm

      Thermion 2 LRF XG50

      Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG50
      $4,700Best price · 6 in-stock sellers
      72.2HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      640×480 px
      Hog ID
      456 yd
      Field of view
      8.8°
      Weight
      39.2 oz
      Base mag
      3×
      Display
      1024×768
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      10 h
      View scope
      640-class50 mm

      Thermion 2 LRF XP50 PRO

      Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP50 PRO
      $3,400Best price · 2 in-stock sellers
      72.4HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      640×480 px
      Hog ID
      322 yd
      Field of view
      12.4°
      Weight
      39.2 oz
      Base mag
      2×
      Display
      1024×768
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      10 h
      View scope
      640-class60 mm

      Thermion 2 LRF XG60

      Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG60
      $4,399Best price · 15 in-stock sellers
      71.5HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      640×480 px
      Hog ID
      547 yd
      Field of view
      7.3°
      Weight
      45.2 oz
      Base mag
      4×
      Display
      2560×2560
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      7 h
      View scope
      640-class60 mm

      Thermion 2 LRF XP60

      Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP60
      $4,399Best price · 14 in-stock sellers
      72.5HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      640×480 px
      Hog ID
      386 yd
      Field of view
      10.4°
      Weight
      45.9 oz
      Base mag
      3×
      Display
      2560×2560
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      7 h
      View scope
      1280-class50 mm

      Thermion 2 LRF XL50

      Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50
      $4,250Best price · 15 in-stock sellers
      82.9HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      1024×768 px
      Hog ID
      456 yd
      Field of view
      14.0°
      Weight
      41.3 oz
      Base mag
      1.8×
      Display
      1024×768
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      7 h
      View scope
      1280-class60 mm

      Thermion 2 LRF XL60

      Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL60
      $4,995Best price · 12 in-stock sellers
      83.8HuntGrade Score

      Key specs

      Resolution
      1024×768 px
      Hog ID
      547 yd
      Field of view
      11.7°
      Weight
      45.9 oz
      Base mag
      2.5×
      Display
      2560×2560
      Laser rangefinder
      Built in
      Battery
      Internal + removable APS2
      Runtime
      7 h
      View scope
      Sensor +Lens optionsSensor width (px) + available lenses (mm)
      384-class not offered
      64050
      1024-class not offered
      Display
      1024×768
      Rangefinder
      None
      BatteryListed runtime
      Internal APS5 + removable APS2/APS36 h
      Sensor +Lens optionsSensor width (px) + available lenses (mm)
      38450
      64050
      1024-class not offered
      Display
      1920×1080
      Rangefinder
      Included
      BatteryListed runtime
      LPS7i10 h
      Sensor +Lens optionsSensor width (px) + available lenses (mm)
      3843538
      64035
      1024-class not offered
      Display
      1440×1080384 / 640 px sensors
      1024×768384 px sensors
      Rangefinder
      None
      BatteryListed runtime
      APS 5T9 h

      A shared sensor class doesn’t establish the same image quality. Open a family for its exact scopes and feature differences.

      Sources & reading the comparison

      Configurations come from our saved product catalog. Sensor columns use actual horizontal pixel counts; a shared resolution does not establish equal image quality. Runtime bars share a 12-hour scale on this page. The lighter segment shows the range within a family; an asterisk means runtime is missing for some scopes. Runtime depends on operating conditions and is not a HuntGrade test result. Mixed battery or display configurations are identified at scope level. Prices show confirmed in-stock offers from our saved retailer data; scopes without one show “Check availability”. Stars compare specifications across the full catalog. Hog identification distances are calculated estimates. Switchable lens positions are recorded for AGM Clarion. Open a scope for its specifications and source links.

      Behind the brand

      The company behind your scope.

      The people

      A European optics group behind the name.

      2009Pulsar brand created

      Pulsar belongs to Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide, headquartered in Lithuania. The group traces its history to 1991 and created the Pulsar brand in 2009, around the Digisight N550 digital night-vision scope.

      The hardware

      Made in Europe, with several sensor formats.

      Pulsar says its products are developed, designed and manufactured in Europe. Our component research attributes the thermal sensors in these scope families to Lynred.

      Manufacturing location and sensor source describe different parts of the product. Compare the complete optical configuration as well.

      After the sale

      Use the policy for your purchase region.

      Pulsar’s U.S. support and warranty process is separate from the international terms. Registration and product generation can affect coverage.

      3–5 years
      Recorded thermal coverage

      Confirm your exact scope’s term and any registration extension through U.S. support.

      Sources & details

      Group history, location and European manufacturing statement checked September 11, 2026. U.S. warranty context and Lynred attribution follow the existing dossier and product catalog.

      Establishment datePulsar company informationWarranty & support
      WHERE TO BUY

      Where to buy Pulsar.

      21 retailers list 18 of the 18 Pulsar scopes in our catalog. See who carries the lineup and how often each store has the lowest listed price.

      StorePulsar scopes listedListed
      MidwayUSA
      15 of 18
      Camera Land NY
      14 of 18
      OpticsPlanet
      14 of 18
      Huey Outdoors
      14 of 18
      EuroOptic / Scopelist
      13 of 18
      Night Vision Guys
      13 of 18
      Predator Hunter Outdoors
      13 of 18
      Dark Night Outdoors
      13 of 18
      Scheels
      12 of 18
      Palmetto State Armory
      11 of 18
      Feral Texas Outdoors
      11 of 18
      Natchez
      10 of 18
      Night Vision Universe
      10 of 18
      Outdoor Legacy
      10 of 18
      Brownells
      8 of 18
      The Thermal Store
      8 of 18
      Sportsman's Warehouse
      6 of 18
      TNVC
      6 of 18
      NightVision4Less
      5 of 18
      Cabela's
      2 of 18
      Sportsman's Guide
      1 of 18

      Typical listed price gap for Pulsar: $1,200 between the lowest and highest store prices.

      Saved listings include out-of-stock scopes; lowest-price counts use offers recorded as available and include ties. EuroOptic and Scopelist count as one store.