Pulsar Axion 2 Thermal Imaging Scopes

Pulsar are releasing their next generation of Thermal Monoculars: Pulsar Axion 2 XQ35 and Axion 2 LRF XQ35. Pulsar promises an enhanced image quality, longer battery life and a lower price. According to Pulsar, the XQ35s can detect a standard 1.8 m tall object up to 1300 meters away in complete darkness, and the battery is said to be able to power the device for 11 hours of continuous use.

These are great tools for any hunter, but can also be used in other areas to find missing people. It’s always good to know the distance to possible targets during a hunt, and with the XQ35s you will also be able to detect the potential targets (or non-targets) much easier.

The version with the integrated laser rangefinder (LRF) has a range of up to 1000 meters (measuring distance).

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Monoculars are becoming increasingly popular, and if you are the sort of person who enjoys testing out new sports optics – and we know you are because you have found your way here – you are probably excited to find out which new device to expect at your doorstep. Axion 2 XG35 LRF thermal imaging monocular cannot yet come to your doorstep (until May 2022), but it has come to IWA & Outdoorclassics 2022. The new monocular from Pulsar packs various features without costing a small fortune – let us take a look at said features.

Specs	Axion XM30F	Axion 2 XQ35	Axion 2 LRF XQ35	Axion 2 XG35	Axion 2 LRF XG 35	Helion 2 XP50 Pro	Merger LRF XP50
Sensor Res	320x240	384x288	384x288	640x480	640x480	640x480	640x480
Pixel Pitch	12	17	17	12	12	17	17
NETD, mK	<50	<40	<40	<40	<40	<25	<25
Display Res	640x400	640x400	640x400	1024x768	1024x768	1024x768	1024x768
Display Type	AMOLED	AMOLED	AMOLED	AMOLED	AMOLED	AMOLED	AMOLED
Frame Rate Hz	50	50	50	50	50	50	50
Lens	F30/1.2	F35/1.0	F35/1.0	F35/1.0	F35/1.0	F50/1.0	F50/1.0
Magnification	3-12x	2-8x	2-8x	2.5-20	2.5-20	2.5-20	2.5-20x
FoV Degrees HxV	7.8x5.9	10.7x8.0	10.7x8.0	12.5x9.4	12.5x9.4	12.4x9.3	12.4x9.3
FoV m@100 HxV	13.7	18.2	18.2	21.9x16.4	21.9x16.4	21.8x16.3	21.8x16.3
Detection Range, m	1300	1300	1300	1750	1750	1800	1800
Range Finder	N	N	Yes	N	Yes	N	Yes
Stream Vision Version	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Video/photo Res	528x400	528x400	528x400	1024x760	1024x760	1024x760	1024x760
Video/photo format	mp4/jpg	mp4/jpg	mp4/jpg	mp4/jpg	mp4/jpg	mp4/jpg	mp4/jpg
Memory, GB	16	16	16	16	16	16	16
Wifi	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Wireless standard	802.11 b/g/n/ac	802.11 b/g/n/ac	802.11 b/g/n/ac	802.11 b/g/n/ac	802.11 b/g/n/ac	802,11 b/g	802.11 b/g/n/ac
Frequency GHz	2.4/5	2.4/5	2.4/5	2.4/5	2.4/5	2.4	2.4/5
Waterproof	IPX7	IPX7	IPX7	IPX7	IPX7	IPX7	IPX7
Operating Temp, F	-13 to 122	-13 to 122	-13 to 122	-13 to 122	-13 to 122	-13 to 122	-13 to 122
Battery	APS3 Only	APS5 Only	APS5 Only	APS5 Only	APS5 Only	IPS7/IPS14	APS5 Only
Operating Time, hrs	7	11	11	7	7	8	10
External Power	USB Type C	USB Type C	USB Type C	USB Type C	USB Type C	Micro USB Type B	USB Type C
Dimensions, mm	144x40x69	152x50x74	152x74x75	152x50x74	152x74x75	242x75x60	196x143x76
Weight, lbs	0.55	0.66	0.77	0.66	0.77	1.1	1.7
SKU	PL77473	PL77478	PL77479	PL77476	PL77477	PL77431	PL77465


The Axions are significantly less expensive than the Helions and many people want to the benefits of spending more to buy a Helion and if it’s really worth it. There is often confusion about the features and differences in the two monocular models, so on this episode we break it down and offer our thoughts on both the Axions and the Helions.	Pulsar Axion XM VS Helion XP, XQ Thermal Monoculars	On episode 55 of The Late Night Vision Show we review the 3rd and final Pulsar Axion handheld thermal monocular, the XM38. We also compare, contrast and offer our thoughts on each of the three models compared to each other..

Hunters Need Thermal Imaging, and the Pulsar Axion Might Be the Best

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These are the kind of optics every hunter needs.

There’s no beating around the bush: hunters need to take advantage of the advancements in optical technology or they’re cheating themselves. One of the most obvious areas to dive into first is the world of thermal monoculars.

We’ve found that seeking out a user-friendly, extremely compact thermal monocular isn’t easy, especially if you’ve developed high expectations in the tech-driven segment of hunting accessories.

Then we saw the family of Pulsar Axion thermal imaging monoculars, which features what they’re calling the most advanced thermal technology in the industry.

If there’s a simpler way to put these sort of high-tech capabilities to work for you, we haven’t found it. To put it simply, you aren’t a real, 21st century hunter unless you’re using a thermal monocular like this.

The Pulsar Axion starts with a 320×240 12-micron core, has an impressive 50 Hz frame rate, utilizes a 1024×768-pixel AMOLED display, and features a military-grade thermal imaging sensor with 12 ?m pixel pitch. That all adds up to extremely enhanced image clarity in a much smaller unit than we’ve ever seen before.

The Axion can detect a 6-foot object up to 1,800 yards (XM38), even in total darkness. The smallest model weighs only 8.8 ounces, yet it is made of the strongest structural metal in the world.

There are eight color modes to provide the ideal amount of contrast in any terrain and weather condition. Plus, the brightness and contrast adjustments are easy to make. That means if you’re hunting in the middle of the day in the plains of Wyoming, the same tool can and will work for a late evening hunt in the thickness of a Washington forest.

The question of battery life almost always comes up, and it’s a spec we hold in high regard. Pulsar?s easily and quickly interchangeable mini B-pack battery pack helps the problem, and the Axion?s integrated auto-on features conserves battery life.

There are four different models of Axions offered; XM30, XM38 and KEY XM30 and KEYXM22. The XM30 and KEY XM30 have a 4-16x magnification range with x4 zoom, the XM38 has a 5.5-22x magnification, while the Key XM22 has a 2-8x magnification. XM30 and XM38 have onboard Wi-Fi with recording and streaming capabilities.

From what we can see, the Axion is a feature-rich thermal imager packed into a lightweight, easy-to-carry, palm-sized monocular.

Most of the models offer the highest magnification in their class, and all are intuitive enough to pick up and start using right away.

If there really is a race to see who can produce the best compact thermal imaging gear, the Axion is making a case for the lead spot.

And since you obviously don’t want to be left behind, it’s about time you saw for yourself what a difference it can make.

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