Thermion 2 XP50 PRO

Name: Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 PRO
Brand: Pulsar

640-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 36.7 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

73.3Tied #15 of 35in this category

Image: 73
Handling: 68
Warranty: 100

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Key specs

Resolution: 640×480 px
Hog ID: 322 yd
Field of view: 12.4°
Weight: 36.7 oz

$2,300Best price

4 in-stock sellers

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Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 PRO compared with DNT Hydra HS650 compared with DNT Hydra LRF HS635R — key specifications
Scope	This scopePulsar Thermion 2 XP50 PRO64050 mm2×	Similar setupDNT Hydra HS65064050 mm2.5×	Lower priceDNT Hydra LRF HS635R64035 mm1.5×
At a glance
Best price	$2,300	$2,199	$1,999, advantage
HuntGrade Score	73.3, advantage	72.4	72.5
Overall rank	#41 of 155, advantage	#51 of 155	#48 of 155
Image
Image score	72.7	72.8	72.9, advantage
Resolution	640×480	640×512, advantage	640×512, advantage
Objective lens	50mm, largest lens	50mm, largest lens	35mm
Field of view	12.4°	8.8°	12.5°, widest field of view
Identification	322 yd	456 yd, advantage	319 yd
Handling
Handling score	67.9	72.8	73.1, advantage
Mounted weight	37 oz	22 oz (estimated)	22 oz, advantage
Runtime	~10 hrs, advantage	~4 hrs	~4 hrs
Laser rangefinder	No	No	Built in, advantage
Warranty
Warranty score	100.0, advantage	64.0	64.0
Term	5 years, advantage	3 years	3 years
Transferable	Yes	Yes	Yes

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Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 PRO

640×480 sensor · 50 mm lens · 17 µm

ImageImage72.7× 80% weight

HandlingHandling67.9× 15% weight

WarrantyWarranty100.0× 5% weight

HuntGrade Score73.3

Image

72.7 pts

Sensor resolution60.2 pts640×48050% of Image

Animal detail90.0 pts322 yd ID15% of Image

Field of view81.4 pts12.4° horizontal FOV15% of Image

Sensitivity88.0 pts18 mK10% of Image

Optics90.0 ptsf/15% of Image

Screen70.7 pts1440×1080 · 50 Hz5% of Image

Handling

67.9 pts

Mounted weight62.5 pts36.7 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

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4 families · In-stock price ranges

This scope’s family

Thermion 2

11 scopes

The main line with traditional scope styling, a broad sensor choice and ranging options.

$1,600–$4,995

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Talion

3 scopes

The lighter, compact option for carrying farther, without a built-in laser rangefinder.

$1,899–$2,000

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Thermion Duo

2 scopes

Thermal and a daytime color camera in one scope, so you can switch views as needed.

$3,000

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Trail 3

2 scopes

A compact alternative to Thermion, with built-in ranging and a body that mounts to a rail.

$3,000–$3,350

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Made 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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Recorded on the Thermion 2 XP50 — the XP50 PRO's predecessor, same 640×480 sensor family.

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Best price: $2,300
Median price: $2,400
MSRP: $4,499
In-stock sellers: 4

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In-stock buying options for Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 PRO
Seller	Shipping	Returns	Price	Seller links
EuroOptic	Free shipping over $250 Ships same dayOrder by 3:00 PM ET	15-day returns	$2,300Lowest price	Visit seller
Scopelist	Free shipping over $250 Ships same dayOrder by 4:00 PM ET	15-day returns	$2,300Lowest price	Visit seller
Palmetto State Armory	Calculated at checkout Ships in 5–7 business days	No returns	$2,500	Visit seller
Pulsar	Free shipping over $1,000 Ships in 1–2 business days	15-day returns	$4,500	Visit seller