ThOR 5 XD 1280 3-30x

Name: ATN ThOR 5 XD 1280 3-30x
Brand: ATN

1280-class sensor75 mm lens

This sensor and lens combination favors identifying animals farther away, trading a broad scanning view for a narrower view of distant targets. Its 53.2 oz mounted weight and 10-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

84.4Comparethe alternatives

Image: 90
Handling: 51
Warranty: 90

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Key specs

Resolution: 1280×1024 px
Hog ID: 684 yd
Field of view: 11.8°
Weight: 53.2 oz

$4,359Best price

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ATN ThOR 5 XD 1280 3-30x compared with ATN ThOR 5 XD LRF 1280 3-30x compared with ATN ThOR 5 XD 1280 2-20x — key specifications
Scope	This scopeATN ThOR 5 XD 1280 3-30x128075 mm3×	Similar setupATN ThOR 5 XD LRF 1280 3-30x128075 mm3×	Lower priceATN ThOR 5 XD 1280 2-20x128050 mm2×
At a glance
Best price	$4,359	$4,740	$3,839, advantage
HuntGrade Score	84.4	84.1	84.8, advantage
Overall rank	#9 of 155	#10 of 155	#7 of 155, advantage
Image
Image score	90.4	90.4	90.6, advantage
Resolution	1280×1024	1280×1024	1280×1024
Objective lens	75mm, largest lens	75mm, largest lens	50mm
Field of view	11.8°	11.8°	17.6°, widest field of view
Identification	684 yd, advantage	684 yd, advantage	456 yd
Handling
Handling score	50.6	48.8	52.1, advantage
Mounted weight	53 oz	55 oz	51 oz, advantage
Runtime	~10 hrs	~10 hrs	~10 hrs
Laser rangefinder	No	Built in, advantage	No
Warranty
Warranty score	90.0	90.0	90.0
Term	5 years	5 years	5 years
Transferable	No — first owner only	No — first owner only	No — first owner only

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ATN ThOR 5 XD 1280 3-30x

1280×1024 sensor · 75 mm lens · 12 µm

ImageImage90.4× 80% weight

HandlingHandling50.6× 15% weight

WarrantyWarranty90.0× 5% weight

HuntGrade Score84.4

Image

90.4 pts

Sensor resolution100.0 pts1280×102450% of Image

Animal detail105.7 pts684 yd ID15% of Image

Field of view80.3 pts11.8° horizontal FOV15% of Image

Sensitivity58.0 pts40 mK10% of Image

Optics72.0 ptsf/1.25% of Image

Screen62.1 pts1024×768 · 60 Hz5% of Image

Handling

50.6 pts

Mounted weight37.8 pts53.2 oz60% of Handling

Battery life78.0 pts10 hours20% of Handling

Water resistance30.0 ptsWeather resistant10% of Handling

Eye relief93.0 pts90 mm10% of Handling

Warranty

90.0 pts

Electronics coverage100.0 pts5 years90% of Warranty

Transferability0.0 ptsOriginal owner only10% of Warranty

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4 families · In-stock price ranges

ThOR 6 Mini

6 scopes

The lighter, compact ThOR 6 option for smaller setups, without a built-in rangefinder.

$620–$2,287

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ThOR 5

14 scopes

The older full-size line, with smart features and ranging options. Compare with ThOR 6.

$1,180–$3,040

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ThOR 6

7 scopes

The newer full-size line, with sharper displays than ThOR 5 and rangefinder options.

$1,595–$2,995

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This scope’s family

ThOR 5 XD

6 scopes

The high-resolution ThOR 5 option, with more image detail to work with when zooming.

$3,839–$5,139

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ThOR is the thermal family.

ATN’s ThOR scopes use thermal imaging. Its X-Sight products use digital day/night imaging, a different technology despite overlapping smart features.

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ATN’s warranty duration varies by product. Its support team handles troubleshooting and return authorizations through the U.S. repair center.

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Best price: $4,359
Median price: $5,195
MSRP: $5,495
In-stock sellers: 7

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OpticsPlanet	Free shipping over $49 Ships in 1–2 business days	30-day returns	$4,359Lowest price	Visit seller
EuroOptic	Free shipping over $250 Ships same dayOrder by 3:00 PM ET	15-day returns	$4,600	Visit seller
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Scheels	Free shipping over $75 Ships in 1–2 business days	90-day returns	$5,495	Visit seller