Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP50 Pro: A Comprehensive Review

The Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP50 Pro balances every quality that matters. Its 640×480 sensor runs a low system NETD below 18 mK, so the heat-signature image stays clean in the damp, low-contrast conditions common across Europe. The F50/1.0 lens provides a wide 12.4-degree field of view and 2-16x magnification, making it easy to find and follow game.

Detection reaches 1,800 m, which comfortably covers realistic shooting distances for boar, fox, and deer. You get the same built-in 800 m rangefinder and ballistic calculator as the flagship models, so nothing is missing where it counts. The 50 Hz display keeps fast targets smooth, and battery life runs up to 8.5 hours.

This is the scope we point most hunters to. It costs less than the HD and 60-series models, yet gives up little in the field. If you want one Thermion 2 LRF that does everything well, this is it.

Key features and specifications

Real-world hunting scenarios and use cases

The XP50 Pro is ideal for hunters who shoot boar in the woods one night and foxes in the fields the next. The wide field of view finds game quickly in cover, the sensitivity holds the image in the wet, and the rangefinder handles the occasional longer shot. It is the least compromised choice for varied, real-world hunting. (see the best thermal scope for hunting)

Is the Thermion 2 LRF XP50 Pro worth it over the standard Thermion 2?

Yes, if you want ranging built in. The XP50 Pro adds the 800 m laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator that the non-LRF Thermion 2 lacks, which matters as soon as your shots reach beyond practical holdover distances. For close woodland only, the standard Thermion 2 saves you money.