Thermal monocular comparison tool
Choose up to three monoculars: the best figure on each line is highlighted, and the page address keeps your selection.
Shareable link: the page address keeps your selection.
| Criterion |
Nocpix Vista H35R
9.0Excellent · out of 10
$3,300
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Pulsar Axion 2 LRF XG35
8.9Very good · out of 10
$2,999.97
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Pulsar Telos LRF XP50
8.9Very good · out of 10
$3,699.97
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.0/10 | 8.9/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Checked price | $3,300 | $2,999.97 | $3,699.97 |
| Sensor | 640×512, 12 µm | 640×480, 12 µm | 640×480, 17 µm |
| NETD (sensitivity) | <15 mK | <40 mK | <18 mK |
| Objective lens | 35 mm F0.9 | 35 mm F1 | 50 mm F1 |
| Computed reach | 1,750 m (1,914 yd) | 1,750 m (1,914 yd) | 1,765 m (1,930 yd) |
| Horizontal field of view | 12.5° | 12.5° | 12.4° |
| Display | AMOLED (round) 2560×2560 | AMOLED HD 1024×768 | AMOLED HD 1024×768 |
| Battery life | 5.5 h | 7 h | 8.5 h |
| Swappable battery | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 640 g (22.6 oz) | 350 g (12.3 oz) | 720 g (25.4 oz) |
| Laser rangefinder | Yes, 1,097 m | Yes, 1,000 m | Yes, 1,000 m |
| Water protection | IP67 | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Recording storage | 64 GB | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Frame rate | 60 Hz | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years | 3 years |
Best value in the selection · prices checked on November 9, 2026
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How does the comparison tool work?
Pick up to three of the 14 rated thermal monoculars. The table lines up their official specs and checked US prices, and highlights the better figure on each line. The page address keeps your selection, so you can share it.
Where do the figures come from?
From each maker's official US product pages and spec sheets, read on November 9, 2026. Missing figures are shown as "Not stated" rather than guessed.
Does the highlighted value mean the better monocular?
It marks the better figure on that line only. The overall score combines ten criteria with published weights: see the [methodology](/methodology/).