Best Pulsar Thermal Scope – Reviews of The Thermion and Trail Models

Last updated on July 19, 2020

Best Pulsar thermal scope

Do you enjoy shooting and hunting at night? If you are hunting for nocturnal animals you will need an excellent thermal imaging rifle scope to ensure you hit your targets.

Unlike an ordinary night vision scope, a thermal imaging rifle scope does not depend on ambient light to see the target. Instead, it detects the heat emitted by the object/target and gives you a clear image. It allows you to work in the darkest environments ensuring you will never miss a live target even in complete darkness.

Pulsar, a thermal imaging and night vision company, is a leading brand in hunting and shooting optic devices. Today, we shift our focus to their thermal imaging rifle scopes also known as thermal imaging sights.

We’ll look at the unique difference between the Thermion,  Pulsar XP and XQ lines. We hope you will find a Pulsar thermal scope that meets your specific needs.

Pulsar Thermion Thermal Scopes Reviews - New Generation

Pulsar Thermion XP50 Review

Thermion XP50
Specifications:
  • Thermal resolution: 640 × 480
  • Refresh rate: 50Hz
  • FOV: 12.4°
  • Optical magnification: 2x
  • E-zoom: up to 8x
  • Battery life: 5 hours

Thermal scopes in this range—the Thermion XP50 included—come with a 640 x 460 sensor resolution. This is a good size to view images clearly on the monitor.

With a 50mm lens, you can tell that it’s a powerful lens. As a result, you can expect to pay more for this unit compared to other models. But for the higher price, know that you’re guaranteed a long lasting unit because of its solid construction.

The XP50 thermal scope is generally heavier than other models in this range and weighs 900g. But you can still carry it around with ease.

You’ll be impressed by the 1800m detection range. This makes it the best thermal scope to pick for long range performance.

Because it has a large 50mm lens, you can expect a smaller field of view. But on the up side you’ll appreciate its IPX7 rating which makes the unit ideal for use in wet conditions.

This thermal imaging scope comes with 16GB internal storage to store your images and videos for later viewing.

PROS:
  • Solid construction
  • Long detection range
  • Durable
  • Latest technology
CONS:
  • Expensive
  • Narrow field of view

Pulsar Thermion XP38 Review

Thermion XP38