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    Thermion 2 LRF XG60

    Identifies a hog at 150 yd29° apparent FOV — how big the view looks

    The Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG60 ranks #34 of 80 640-class scopes on image: priced above the class middle without the image to match — the chart below shows scopes with more picture for the money (image 74, class median 73; $5,499.97 against $3,994). The same Lynred core sits in the Pulsar Talion XG35 at $2,199.97 — the extra $3,300 here buys the 60mm lens and the rangefinder. The 5-year warranty follows the scope through a resale.

    Pros
    • Built-in laser rangefinder
    • Identifies a hog to ~250 yd
    • 5-yr transferable warranty
    Cons
    • 40 mK — noisier in low light
    • Narrow 7.3° field of view
    • Heavy for its class · 45.2 oz
    71.5
    #63 of 160
    HuntGrade Score
    74
    Image
    55
    Handling
    95
    Warranty
    Range fit
    How much of the score applies at each distance
    408976
    $5,500
    Best price · 9 retailers

    What the price buys

    How we compare →

    Computed by comparing this scope against its own siblings on the board — same sensor and lens held equal. Refreshed with every catalog update.

    Same money, more pixels on the animal — a different sensor
    Costs the same $5,500 as the Thermion 2 LRF XP60 on the same 640×480 resolution and 60 mm lens. Smaller 12 µm pixels throw a tighter 7.3° field of view against 10.4° — more pixels on the animal at distance — while the Thermion 2 LRF XP60 sees wider and reads fainter heat at 25 mK against 40 mK. Tighter suits open ground; wider suits timber.
    Compared with Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP60 ($5,500)

    The going rate

    Priced $1,240 over the going rate for its build.

    Every dot is the street price of a scope built like this one — same sensor class, a similar lens, rangefinder built in. The part of the price above the rate is buying body, screen, and name — not the spec.

    Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG60
    $4,260the going rate$5,500this scope$3,000$7,500

    Score breakdown

    How we score →

    One blended score, three parts in plain sight — Image carries 75%, Handling 20%, Warranty 5%.

    HuntGrade Score
    0.75 × 74.4 + 0.20 × 54.5 + 0.05 × 95 — #63 of 160
    71.5
    Image
    640×480 core · ~40 mK (our estimate) · 60mm lens — #34 of 80 in the 640 class
    74
    Handling
    45.2 oz · 4× base · 4x-32x zoom
    55
    Warranty
    5 years · transferable
    95

    Price vs. image — the 640 class

    Full market view →

    Each dot is a 640-class scope: image score up, street price across, dot size = objective lens. The shaded corner is the best-value zone — the most picture for the least money. This scope is outlined in black.

    606264666870727476788082Image score$2,000$4,000$6,000$8,000$10,000Street price (USD)Best valueStrong image, higher priceBudgetWeaker image, higher pricePulsar Thermion 2 XP50 PRO — score 79, $2,799.99, 50mm lensPulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP60 — score 79, $5,499.97, 60mm lensPulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP50 PRO — score 77, $3,999, 50mm lensPulsar Thermion Duo DXP50 — score 77, $3,999, 50mm lensPulsar Thermion Duo DXP55 — score 77, $4,999.97, 50mm lensNocpix ACE H50 — score 76, $3,850, 50mm lensNocpix ACE H50R — score 76, $3,899, 50mm lensRIX DBH D6 — score 76, $5,699, 60mm lensBurris BTS35 v3 640 — score 75, $3,499.99, 35mm lensInfiRay RICO Hybrid 640 4x 75mm — score 75, $4,999, 75mm lensNocpix RICO 2 H75R — score 75, $6,499, 75mm lensRIX LEAP L6R — score 75, $4,499, 50mm lensATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x — score 75, $3,295, 35mm lensATN ThOR 6 LRF 640x512 2-16x — score 75, $3,795, 35mm lensATN ThOR 6 Mini 640x512 2-16x — score 75, $2,460.75, 35mm lensNocpix RICO 3 H35R — score 75, $3,699, 35mm lensATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x — score 75, $3,795, 50mm lensATN ThOR 6 LRF 640x512 3-24x — score 75, $4,495, 50mm lensATN ThOR 6 Mini 640x512 3-24x — score 75, $3,495, 50mm lensInfiRay RICO Mk2 640 LRF 3x 50mm — score 75, $4,499, 50mm lensNocpix RICO 2 H50R — score 75, $3,989, 50mm lensNocpix RICO 3 H50R — score 75, $4,499, 50mm lensNocpix RICO 3 PRO H50R — score 75, $5,499, 50mm lensAGM Rattler V3 LRF 50-640 — score 75, $4,395, 50mm lensInfiRay Hybrid Compact 640 3.5x 50mm — score 75, $5,299, 50mm lensAGM Adder V2 LRF 50-640 — score 75, $4,995, 50mm lensAGM Adder V2 LRF 35-640 — score 75, $4,295, 35mm lensAGM Rattler V2 50-640 — score 75, $2,995, 50mm lensAGM Rattler V3 LRF 35-640 — score 75, $4,295, 35mm lensAGM Secutor LRF 50-640 — score 75, $4,495, 50mm lensPulsar Talion XG35 — score 75, $2,199.97, 35mm lensPulsar Trail 3 LRF XR50 — score 75, $4,199.99, 50mm lensArmasight Commander 640 1.5-6x35 — score 74, $3,199.99, 35mm lensInfiRay RICO Hybrid 640 3x 50mm — score 74, $4,999.99, 50mm lensArmasight Collector 640 1-4x25 — score 74, $2,750, 25mm lensAGM Clarion 640 — score 73, $3,495, 35mm lensSig ECHO RV50-LRF — score 73, $4,499.99, 50mm lensSig ECHO SV35-LRF — score 73, $3,499.99, 35mm lensAGM Rattler V2 35-640 — score 73, $2,495, 35mm lensAGM Varmint V2 LRF 35-640 — score 73, $2,995, 35mm lensRIX STORM S6R — score 73, $2,999, 35mm lensSig ECHO SV50-LRF — score 73, $4,499.99, 50mm lensBering Super Yoter LRF 3.0-24.0x50mm — score 73, $4,395, 50mm lensNocpix SLIM H35 — score 73, $2,499, 35mm lensAGM Secutor LRF 75-640 — score 72, $6,295, 75mm lensBering Super Yoter R 3.0-12.0x50mm — score 72, $3,599, 50mm lensArmasight Contractor 640 3-12x50 — score 71, $3,369, 50mm lensPulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG50 — score 71, $5,099, 50mm lensPulsar Thermion 2 XG50 — score 71, $3,999, 50mm lensSig ECHO RV35 — score 71, $3,499.99, 35mm lensArmasight Contractor 640 4.8-19.2x75 — score 71, $4,389, 75mm lensArmasight Contractor 640 2.3-9.2x35 — score 70, $4,799, 35mm lensATN ThOR 4 640 2.5-25x — score 70, $3,699, 50mm lensATN ThOR 4 640 1-10x — score 70, $2,699, 19mm lensATN ThOR 4 640 4-40x — score 69, $3,329, 75mm lensTrijicon IR-HUNTER 35mm — score 68, $7,499, 35mm lensTrijicon REAP-IR 35mm — score 68, $7,999, 35mm lensATN ThOR 5 640 5-40x — score 68, $3,199.99, 75mm lensATN ThOR 5 LRF 640 5-40x — score 68, $3,199.99, 75mm lensATN ThOR LTV 640 2-6x — score 68, $2,099.99, 25mm lensATN ThOR LTV 640 4-12x — score 68, $2,419.99, 50mm lensATN ThOR 4 640 1.5-15x — score 67, $2,539, 25mm lensTrijicon IR-HUNTER 60mm — score 67, $8,999, 60mm lensTrijicon IR-HUNTER 24mm — score 67, $6,499, 24mm lensTrijicon REAP-IR 24mm — score 67, $6,999, 24mm lensTrijicon REAP-IR 60mm — score 67, $9,499, 60mm lensATN ThOR LTV 640 3-9x — score 67, $2,249.99, 35mm lensATN ThOR 5 640 2-16x — score 65, $2,339.99, 25mm lensATN ThOR 5 640 4-32x — score 65, $2,769.99, 50mm lensATN ThOR 5 LRF 640 2-16x — score 65, $2,995, 25mm lensATN ThOR 5 LRF 640 4-32x — score 65, $3,495, 50mm lensN-Vision HALO-XRF Thermal Scope — score 65, $7,125, 50mm lensN-Vision HALO35 Thermal Scope — score 65, $6,495, 35mm lensN-Vision HALO-X50 Thermal Scope — score 65, $6,575, 50mm lensN-Vision HALO-X35 Thermal Scope — score 65, $6,300, 35mm lensATN ThOR 5 640 3-24x — score 64, $2,499.99, 35mm lensATN ThOR 5 LRF 640 3-24x — score 64, $3,195, 35mm lensN-Vision HALO-LR Thermal Scope — score 64, $7,495, 50mm lensSteiner Nighthunter S35 Gen II — score 75, $1,899.99, 35mm lensPulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG60 — score 74, $5,499.97, 60mm lensbest valuethis scope

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    Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP60, XG60 & XL60 — image quality review

    Covers the 60mm LRF line side by side.

    Pulsar Thermion 2 XG60 LRF Review

    Technical Specifications

    Image
    Resolution640×480
    Pixel pitch12 µm
    NETD (sensitivity)~40 mKour estimate — nobody publishes one
    Objective lens60mm
    Base magnification
    Field of view7.3°
    Digital zoom4x-32x
    Display resolution2560×2560
    Refresh rate50 Hz
    Handling
    Weight45 oz
    Runtime~7 hrs
    BatteryBuilt-in + removable APS2 (dual)
    Laser rangefinderBuilt in
    SealingIPX7
    Warranty
    Term5 years
    TransferableYes
    Product
    BrandPulsar
    Sensor coreLYN-640x480-12
    FoundryLynred
    MSRP (USD)$5,500

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