This scope’s family
Thermion 2
11 scopesThe main line with traditional scope styling, a broad sensor choice and ranging options.
$1,600–$4,995
Thermion 2 XG50
640-class sensor50 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 36.8 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.
Key specs
- Resolution
- 640×480 px
- Hog ID
- 456 yd
- Field of view
- 8.8°
- Weight
- 36.8 oz
$2,800Best price
7 in-stock sellers
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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 Thermion 2 XG5064050 mm3× | Similar setup  Pulsar Thermion Duo DXP5064050 mm2× | Lower price  Sig ECHO SV35-LRF64035 mm1.5× |
|---|---|---|---|
| At a glance | |||
| Best price | $2,800 | $3,000 | $2,500, advantage |
| HuntGrade Score | 72.5 | 71.5 | 73.1, advantage |
| Overall rank | #48 of 155 | #58 of 155 | #44 of 155, advantage |
| Image | |||
| Image score | 71.7 | 72.0, advantage | 71.8 |
| Resolution | 640×480 | 640×480 | 640×512, advantage |
| Objective lens | 50mm, largest lens | 50mm, largest lens | 35mm |
| Field of view | 8.8° | 12.4° | 12.6°, widest field of view |
| Identification | 456 yd, advantage | 322 yd | 319 yd |
| Handling | |||
| Handling score | 67.8 | 59.5 | 74.6, advantage |
| Mounted weight | 37 oz | 39 oz | 31 oz, advantage |
| Runtime | ~10 hrs | ~6 hrs | ~11 hrs, advantage |
| Laser rangefinder | No | No | Built in, advantage |
| Warranty | |||
| Warranty score | 100.0, advantage | 100.0, advantage | 90.0 |
| Term | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Transferable | Yes, advantage | Yes, advantage | No — first owner only |
The reasoning
What earns its score.
See how each specification contributes to the Thermion 2 XG50’s Image, Handling, and Warranty scores, and how those combine into its HuntGrade Score.
Pulsar Thermion 2 XG50
640×480 sensor · 50 mm lens · 12 µm
ImageImage71.7× 80% weight
HandlingHandling67.8× 15% weight
WarrantyWarranty100.0× 5% weight
HuntGrade Score72.5
Image
71.7 pts
Sensor resolution60.2 pts640×48050% of Image
Animal detail98.1 pts456 yd ID15% of Image
Field of view72.9 pts8.8° horizontal FOV15% of Image
Sensitivity86.0 pts20 mK10% of Image
Optics90.0 ptsf/15% of Image
Screen57.5 pts1024×768 · 50 Hz5% of Image
Handling
67.8 pts
Mounted weight62.4 pts36.8 oz60% of Handling
Battery life78.0 pts10 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
Behind the scope
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See where the Thermion 2 XG50 fits in Pulsar’s lineup. Explore the product families, compare configurations and prices, and learn about the company behind the scope.
4 families · In-stock price ranges
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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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Thermal coyote hunt with Pulsar Thermion 2 XG50
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| Seller | Shipping | Returns | Price | Seller links |
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| Palmetto State Armory | Calculated at checkout Ships in 5–7 business days | No returns | $2,800Lowest price | Visit seller |
| Feral Texas Outdoors | Free shipping over $995 Ships in 1–3 business days | No returns | $3,999 | Visit seller |
| MidwayUSA | Free shipping over $100 Ships same dayOrder by 1:00 PM CT | 90-day returns | $4,000 | Visit seller |
| Scopelist | Free shipping over $250 Ships same dayOrder by 4:00 PM ET | 15-day returns | $4,000 | Visit seller |
| Camera Land NY | Calculated at checkout | 15-day returns | $4,000 | Visit seller |