ThOR 5 XD LRF 1280 2-20x

Name: ATN ThOR 5 XD LRF 1280 2-20x
Brand: ATN

1280-class sensor50 mm lens

This sensor and lens combination pairs a broad scanning view with more detail on distant animals in our identification model. Its 53.8 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

84.5Comparethe alternatives

Image: 91
Handling: 50
Warranty: 90

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Key specs

Resolution: 1280×1024 px
Hog ID: 456 yd
Field of view: 17.6°
Weight: 53.8 oz

$4,330Best price

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ATN ThOR 5 XD LRF 1280 2-20x compared with ATN ThOR 5 XD 1280 2-20x compared with ATN ThOR 5 XD 1280 3-30x — key specifications
Scope	This scopeATN ThOR 5 XD LRF 1280 2-20x128050 mm2×	Similar setupATN ThOR 5 XD 1280 2-20x128050 mm2×	More identification rangeATN ThOR 5 XD 1280 3-30x128075 mm3×
At a glance
Best price	$4,330	$3,839, advantage	$4,359
HuntGrade Score	84.5	84.8, advantage	84.4
Overall rank	#8 of 155	#7 of 155, advantage	#9 of 155
Image
Image score	90.6, advantage	90.6, advantage	90.4
Resolution	1280×1024	1280×1024	1280×1024
Objective lens	50mm	50mm	75mm, largest lens
Field of view	17.6°, widest field of view	17.6°, widest field of view	11.8°
Identification	456 yd	456 yd	684 yd, advantage
Handling
Handling score	50.0	52.1, advantage	50.6
Mounted weight	54 oz	51 oz, advantage	53 oz
Runtime	~10 hrs	~10 hrs	~10 hrs
Laser rangefinder	Built in, advantage	No	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 LRF 1280 2-20x

1280×1024 sensor · 50 mm lens · 12 µm

ImageImage90.6× 80% weight

HandlingHandling50.0× 15% weight

WarrantyWarranty90.0× 5% weight

HuntGrade Score84.5

Image

90.6 pts

Sensor resolution100.0 pts1280×102450% of Image

Animal detail98.1 pts456 yd ID15% of Image

Field of view89.0 pts17.6° 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

50.0 pts

Mounted weight36.8 pts53.8 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: $4,330
Median price: $5,295
MSRP: $5,295
In-stock sellers: 7

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EuroOptic	Free shipping over $250 Ships same dayOrder by 3:00 PM ET	15-day returns	$4,330Lowest price	Visit seller
Natchez	Not recorded	60-day returns	$4,450	Visit seller
NightVision4Less	Free shipping Ships in 1–2 business days	No returns	$4,995	Visit seller
Night Vision Guys	Free shipping over $299	Exchanges only, 7 days	$5,295	Visit seller
Palmetto State Armory	Calculated at checkout Ships in 5–7 business days	No returns	$5,296	Visit seller