The Pulsar Telos XP50 LRF is a high-end handheld thermal monocular designed for long-range detection and versatile field use. At its core is a 640 × 480 uncooled thermal sensor (17 µm pixel pitch) with a NETD (noise-equivalent temperature difference) of < 18 mK — a sensitivity that enables clear, detailed thermal imagery even in difficult conditions such as fog, rain or minimal thermal contrast.
Optically, the device uses a fast F/1.0, 50 mm germanium objective lens and provides 2.5–10× magnification (with a 4× zoom range), allowing detection of a 1.8 m tall object at up to 1,800 metres. The combination of sensitive sensor and fast optics gives the Telos XP50 LRF excellent thermal detection and clarity — important for both spotting and identifying targets over distance.
The monocular is built for rugged outdoors use: its body is rubber-armoured reinforced plastic with a nonslip coating, and it’s rated IPX7 waterproof — meaning it can survive immersion up to 1 metre of water for 30 minutes — and operate across a wide temperature range (–25 °C to +40 °C). Its ergonomic, ambidextrous design and lens-based focusing/zoom rings allow for intuitive one-handed adjustments — handy when quick reaction is needed.
On the tech-features side, the Telos XP50 LRF integrates a built-in laser rangefinder (LRF) capable of measuring distances up to 1,000 metres with ±1 metre accuracy — useful for gauging target distance and improving situational awareness. It also includes a 1024×768 AMOLED HD display, 8 selectable colour palettes (like White Hot, Black Hot, Red Hot, Rainbow, etc.), internal video/photo recorder with 64 GB memory, and Wi-Fi connectivity (2.4 / 5 GHz) for streaming, remote control, and file transfer via the associated mobile app.
Power comes from a removable LPS 7i Li-ion battery pack — providing roughly 8 + hours of runtime — which can be recharged via USB-C (Power Delivery) or wirelessly, removing the need for special chargers.
What really distinguishes the Telos line is the “upgradeable” design concept: unlike many thermal monoculars, the Telos is built to accept future upgrades — such as improved sensors or objective lenses — meaning users don’t necessarily need to buy a whole new unit when advanced tech becomes available.
Overall, the Pulsar Telos XP50 LRF stands out as a premium, future-proof thermal monocular: combining high image quality, long detection range, rugged build, ergonomic design, and advanced integration — suitable for tasks ranging from wildlife observation and search & rescue to tactical or general night-time use.
