Evolver LRF 1280

Name: AGM Evolver LRF 1280
Brand: AGM

1280-class sensor65 mm lens

This sensor and lens combination pairs a broad scanning view with more detail on distant animals in our identification model. Its 28.0 oz mounted weight and 4-hour listed runtime are worth weighing together for longer nights. Compare current offers and the alternatives below to see what a change in price buys you.

HuntGrade Score

90.0Comparethe alternatives

Image: 94
Handling: 66
Warranty: 100

Score breakdown

Key specs

Resolution: 1280×1024 px
Hog ID: 592 yd
Field of view: 13.5°
Weight: 28.0 oz

$5,994Best price

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AGM Evolver LRF 1280 compared with AGM Adder V2 LRF 60-1280 compared with Nocpix ACE S60R — key specifications
Scope	This scopeAGM Evolver LRF 1280128065 mm2.5×	Similar price & scoreAGM Adder V2 LRF 60-1280128060 mm2.5×	Lower priceNocpix ACE S60R128060 mm2×
At a glance
Best price	$5,994	$5,995	$5,295, advantage
HuntGrade Score	90.0, advantage	89.6	89.4
Overall rank	#1 of 155, advantage	#3 of 155	#4 of 155
Image
Image score	94.0	94.0	96.4, advantage
Resolution	1280×1024	1280×1024	1280×1024
Objective lens	65mm, largest lens	60mm	60mm
Field of view	13.5°	14.6°	14.7°, widest field of view
Identification	592 yd, advantage	547 yd	547 yd
Handling
Handling score	65.6, advantage	62.6	48.7
Mounted weight	28 oz, advantage	40 oz	51 oz
Runtime	~4 hrs	~9 hrs, advantage	~6 hrs
Laser rangefinder	Built in	Built in	Built in
Warranty
Warranty score	100.0	100.0	100.0
Term	5 years	5 years	5 years
Transferable	Yes	Yes	Yes

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AGM Evolver LRF 1280

1280×1024 sensor · 65 mm lens · 12 µm

ImageImage94.0× 80% weight

HandlingHandling65.6× 15% weight

WarrantyWarranty100.0× 5% weight

HuntGrade Score90.0

Image

94.0 pts

Sensor resolution100.0 pts1280×102450% of Image

Animal detail103.2 pts592 yd ID15% of Image

Field of view83.4 pts13.5° horizontal FOV15% of Image

Sensitivity88.0 pts18 mK10% of Image

Optics90.0 ptsf/15% of Image

Screen53.8 pts2560×2560 · 25 Hz5% of Image

Handling

65.6 pts

Mounted weight75.5 pts28.0 oz60% of Handling

Battery life30.0 pts4 hours20% of Handling

Water resistance95.0 ptsIP6710% of Handling

Eye relief48.0 pts45 mm10% of Handling

Warranty

100.0 pts

Electronics coverage100.0 pts5 years90% of Warranty

Transferability100.0 ptsTransferable10% of Warranty

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7 families · In-stock price ranges

Rattler V2

7 scopes

The budget line covers the basics, with a simpler feature set and no laser rangefinder.

$695–$2,695

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Rattler V3

4 scopes

The newer compact line, with higher-resolution displays than V2 and rangefinder options.

$1,595–$3,995

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Adder V2

5 scopes

Rattler V3-style features in a traditional scope body, with a 1280-class option.

$1,600–$5,995

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Varmint V2

2 scopes

Think Rattler V2 with a built-in rangefinder. An older alternative to the newer Rattler V3.

$1,674–$2,348

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Secutor

3 scopes

An older rangefinder line with larger lenses for distant targets. Compare with Rattler V3.

$1,858–$5,995

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Clarion

2 scopes

Switchable lenses give you a wide view for scanning and a closer look at distant targets.

$1,995–$2,986

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This scope’s family

Evolver

1 scope

A compact alternative to Adder V2 1280, with a shorter body and less battery life.

$5,994

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The HIKMICRO connection.

Our sourcing research points to HIKMICRO as a supplier of AGM’s consumer thermal hardware. It draws on IPVM’s reporting on import records and company documents.

Your support relationship is with AGM.

AGM publishes its own U.S. warranty, handles claims and says it maintains in-house repair capabilities.

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Best price: $5,994
Median price: $5,995
MSRP: $7,495
In-stock sellers: 14

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