Thermion 2
11 scopesThe main line with traditional scope styling, a broad sensor choice and ranging options.
$1,600–$4,995
Talion XQ38
384-class sensor38 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 24.7 oz mounted weight and 9-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.
Key specs
- Resolution
- 384×288 px
- Hog ID
- 244 yd
- Field of view
- 9.8°
- Weight
- 24.7 oz
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Compare price, image performance, and handling to see which tradeoffs suit your hunting. Start with these alternatives, or compare any scope in the full lineup.
| Scope | This scope  Pulsar Talion XQ3838438 mm2.5× | Similar price & score  Bering Super Hogster LRF 3.5-14.0x35mm38435 mm3.5× | More identification range  Bering Super Hogster A3 2.9-11.6x35mm38435 mm2.9× |
|---|---|---|---|
| At a glance | |||
| Best price | No offer | $2,775 | $2,175 |
| HuntGrade Score | 58.2, advantage | 58.1 | 57.4 |
| Overall rank | #124 of 155, advantage | #126 of 155 | #131 of 155 |
| Image | |||
| Image score | 52.1 | 53.1, advantage | 52.6 |
| Resolution | 384×288 | 384×288 | 384×288 |
| Objective lens | 38mm, largest lens | 35mm | 35mm |
| Field of view | 9.8°, widest field of view | 7.5° | 7.5° |
| Identification | 244 yd | 319 yd, advantage | 319 yd, advantage |
| Handling | |||
| Handling score | 77.1, advantage | 70.7 | 74.9 |
| Mounted weight | 25 oz | 26 oz | 17 oz, advantage |
| Runtime | ~9 hrs, advantage | ~6 hrs | ~3.5 hrs |
| Laser rangefinder | No | Built in, advantage | No |
| Warranty | |||
| Warranty score | 100.0, advantage | 100.0, advantage | 82.0 |
| Term | 5 years | 6 years, advantage | 4 years |
| Transferable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Pulsar Talion XQ38
384×288 sensor · 38 mm lens · 17 µm
ImageImage52.1× 80% weight
HandlingHandling77.1× 15% weight
WarrantyWarranty100.0× 5% weight
HuntGrade Score58.2
Image
52.1 pts
Sensor resolution32.2 pts384×28850% of Image
Animal detail82.7 pts244 yd ID15% of Image
Field of view75.7 pts9.8° horizontal FOV15% of Image
Sensitivity58.0 pts40 mK10% of Image
Optics72.0 ptsf/1.25% of Image
Screen57.5 pts1024×768 · 50 Hz5% of Image
Handling
77.1 pts
Mounted weight80.5 pts24.7 oz60% of Handling
Battery life70.0 pts9 hours20% of Handling
Water resistance95.0 ptsIPX710% of Handling
Eye relief53.0 pts50 mm10% of Handling
Warranty
100.0 pts
Electronics coverage100.0 pts5 years90% of Warranty
Transferability100.0 ptsTransferable10% of Warranty
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4 families · In-stock price ranges
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This scope’s family
Talion
3 scopesThe lighter, compact option for carrying farther, without a built-in laser rangefinder.
$1,899–$2,000
Thermion Duo
2 scopesThermal and a daytime color camera in one scope, so you can switch views as needed.
$3,000
Trail 3
2 scopesA compact alternative to Thermion, with built-in ranging and a body that mounts to a rail.
$3,000–$3,350Made 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.
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