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    Pulsar Thermion Duo DXP55 thermal scope

    Pulsar

    Thermion Duo DXP55

    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 38.9 oz mounted weight and 6-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

    71.5Tied #25 of 35in this category
    Image
    72
    Handling
    60
    Warranty
    100
    Score breakdown

    Key specs

    Resolution
    640×480 px
    Hog ID
    322 yd
    Field of view
    12.4°
    Weight
    38.9 oz
    $3,000Best price
    3 in-stock sellers

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    Pulsar Thermion Duo DXP55 compared with Pulsar Thermion Duo DXP50 compared with Sig ECHO SV35-LRF — key specifications
    Scope
    This scopePulsar Thermion Duo DXP5564050 mm2×
    Similar setupPulsar Thermion Duo DXP5064050 mm2×
    Lower priceSig ECHO SV35-LRF64035 mm1.5×
    At a glance
    Best price$3,000$3,000$2,500, advantage
    HuntGrade Score71.571.573.1, advantage
    Overall rank#58 of 155#58 of 155#44 of 155, advantage
    Image
    Image score72.0, advantage72.0, advantage71.8
    Resolution640×480640×480640×512, advantage
    Objective lens50mm, largest lens50mm, largest lens35mm
    Field of view12.4°12.4°12.6°, widest field of view
    Identification322 yd, advantage322 yd, advantage319 yd
    Handling
    Handling score59.559.574.6, advantage
    Mounted weight39 oz39 oz31 oz, advantage
    Runtime~6 hrs~6 hrs~11 hrs, advantage
    Laser rangefinderNoNoBuilt in, advantage
    Warranty
    Warranty score100.0, advantage100.0, advantage90.0
    Term5 years5 years5 years
    TransferableYes, advantageYes, advantageNo — first owner only

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    Pulsar Thermion Duo DXP55

    Pulsar Thermion Duo DXP55

    640×480 sensor · 50 mm lens · 17 µm

    ImageImage72.0× 80% weight
    HandlingHandling59.5× 15% weight
    WarrantyWarranty100.0× 5% weight
    HuntGrade Score71.5

    Image

    72.0 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
    Screen57.5 pts1024×768 · 50 Hz5% of Image

    Handling

    59.5 pts
    Mounted weight59.2 pts38.9 oz60% of Handling
    Battery life46.0 pts6 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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    $1,899–$2,000
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    Pulsar Thermion Duo DXP55

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

    $3,000
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    Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XR50

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    $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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    Best price
    $3,000
    Median price
    $4,500
    MSRP
    $5,200
    In-stock sellers
    3

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    Palmetto State ArmoryCalculated at checkout
    Ships in 5–7 business days
    		No returns$3,000Lowest priceVisit seller
    Sportsman's WarehouseFree shipping over $7530-day returns$4,500Visit seller
    MidwayUSAFree shipping over $100
    Ships same dayOrder by 1:00 PM CT
    		90-day returns$6,000Visit seller