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Wednesday, August 19, 2026  ■  Optics

Pulsar Telos LRF XT50: The Flagship, Redefined

Pulsar has released the Telos LRF XT50, the new flagship monocular in its upgradeable Telos series. Built for hunters who cover a lot of ground after dark, the XT50 combines a 1,280×1,024, 12 µm HD thermal sensor with a wide 17.5° field of view, a 2,516-yard detection range, 2x–16x magnification with Zoom Boost up to 24x, a Full HD AMOLED display with image stabilization, and a built-in laser rangefinder that measures out to 1,312 yards. A 128 GB recorder and Pulsar's upgradeable Telos platform round out the package.

The XT50 has an ergonomic, rubber-coated body for a secure grip in wet or cold weather, with its main controls grouped on top for easy access. The focus and zoom rings sit near the front lens, matching the rest of the Telos line, and use more aggressive texturing to make adjustments easier with cold hands or gloves. As the flagship of the Telos family, the XT50 also carries a gold-accented finish that sets it apart from the rest of the line at a glance.

The real test of a thermal monocular comes after a heat signature appears at distance: can the hunter tell what is actually out there? The XT50's 1,280×1,024, 12 µm sensor is built to preserve enough detail at range to distinguish between different animals, even in poor weather, instead of reducing everything to the same vague warm shape.

The wide 17.5° field of view lets users scan more area at once, so they can spend less time sweeping back and forth and more time watching the target. Once something is spotted, the Full HD AMOLED display and image stabilization keep the image steady and clear even at high zoom, making it easier to study distant targets without eye strain. The 128 GB of storage provides plenty of room to capture photos and video.

The Telos LRF XT50 is built for the part of the hunt that happens before the trigger is ever touched. Its wide field of view helps cover broad areas quickly; its HD sensor and stabilized display make it easier to study distant animals once something is spotted, and the built-in rangefinder provides a distance reading without forcing the hunter to switch devices. Whether scanning open ground, checking a distant heat signature at high magnification, or confirming range before deciding what to do next, the XT50 brings those jobs together in one flagship thermal monocular.

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Every Pulsar device is designed, manufactured and tested to ensure demanding professionals receive the most reliable, most advanced thermal and digital night vision performance the industry has to offer. The result of Pulsar's commitment to industry-leading excellence is consistent world-class quality, precision engineering, seamless device operation and cutting-edge proprietary software. Pulsar produces an array of advanced optical devices designed for law enforcement, security, home defense and hunting applications, including thermal imaging and digital night vision monoculars, binoculars and riflescopes, IR illuminators and related accessories.

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