Pulsar vs ATN | Thermal Showdown

Published on October 12, 2019
Duration: 25:35

This comparison highlights significant differences between the ATN ThOR 4 and Pulsar Thermion XM50 thermal scopes. The ATN offers a brighter display, longer battery life, and better eye relief, making it more practical for daytime use and high-recoil firearms, despite being less expensive. The Pulsar, while more costly, features a higher magnification and a unique freeze-frame zeroing assist.

Quick Summary

The ATN ThOR 4 is superior for daytime use due to its significantly brighter display compared to the Pulsar Thermion XM50. For high-recoil firearms, the ATN's 90mm eye relief is safer than the Pulsar's 50mm. ATN also offers longer battery life (18 hrs vs 6 hrs) and more flexible storage via SD cards.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: ATN vs Pulsar Thermal Scopes
  2. 01:01Model Specs: ThOR 4 vs Thermion XM50
  3. 02:21Price Comparison: ATN vs Pulsar
  4. 03:13Physical Design & Weight
  5. 04:01Battery Life Comparison
  6. 07:26Storage & Memory Options
  7. 08:59Eye Relief Safety
  8. 09:36Display Brightness in Daylight
  9. 11:53Zoom Functionality & PiP
  10. 13:35User Interface Differences
  11. 16:52Zeroing Process: One-Shot Zero
  12. 18:10Audio & Video Export Quality

Frequently Asked Questions

Which thermal scope is better for daytime use: ATN ThOR 4 or Pulsar Thermion XM50?

The ATN ThOR 4 is significantly better for daytime use due to its much brighter display, which remains visible even in bright sunlight. The Pulsar Thermion XM50 struggles to be seen in daylight, even at its maximum brightness settings.

What is the key safety difference between the ATN ThOR 4 and Pulsar Thermion XM50 for high-recoil firearms?

The ATN ThOR 4 offers 90mm of eye relief, providing a safer distance for the shooter's eye from the scope's eyepiece. The Pulsar Thermion XM50 has only 50mm of eye relief, increasing the risk of 'scope bite' on firearms with substantial recoil.

How do the battery life and storage options compare between the ATN ThOR 4 and Pulsar Thermion XM50?

The ATN ThOR 4 boasts an internal battery lasting 18 hours and uses up to 64GB removable SD cards. The Pulsar Thermion XM50 has a dual battery system (internal + removable) lasting about 6 hours and uses 16GB of internal storage, requiring a computer for downloads.

Does the Pulsar Thermion XM50 have any unique features over the ATN ThOR 4?

Yes, the Pulsar Thermion XM50 includes a 'picture-in-picture' zoom window and a 'freeze-frame' feature during the one-shot zeroing process, which helps stabilize the reticle adjustment. The ATN ThOR 4 lacks these specific functionalities.

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