Pulsar Avilume XR50

• Fusion viewing system: The Avilume XR50 combines thermal imaging with a 4K digital day-and-night channel, giving a more informative view of terrain, animals and background detail than a single-sensor device alone.
• Long-range detection: With a 2300 m detection range and a 50 mm F1.0 objective, it is built for scanning large areas and picking up heat sources earlier, which helps when searching open ground or woodland edges.
• High-detail thermal image: The 640x480, 12 μm, 35 mK thermal sensor is tuned for clear heat separation and fine detail recognition, making subtle temperature differences easier to read in difficult weather and low-contrast scenes.
• Integrated laser rangefinder: A built-in rangefinder adds distance data directly to the observation process, so the user can assess targets and surroundings more confidently without carrying a separate device.
• Field-ready construction: The magnesium housing, waterproof and fogproof build, image stabilization, WiFi connectivity and tripod adaptability make the binocular practical for extended observation in demanding outdoor conditions.

About the Pulsar Avilume Series

The Pulsar Avilume series sits in the brand’s premium observation range as a line of fusion binoculars designed for users who want more environmental information than a conventional thermal device can provide on its own. Instead of relying on a single image source, the series combines a thermal channel with a digital day-and-night channel, allowing the observer to read heat signatures while also retaining scene structure, background detail and object definition. That makes the format especially relevant for hunting optics, wildlife observation, search tasks and general field surveillance where identification depends on more than heat contrast alone.

Across the series, the design focus is on a natural binocular viewing experience, stable handheld use and practical all-weather performance. Core technologies include a high-resolution thermal sensor, a digital CMOS sensor for visible and low-light viewing, and an AMOLED HD display that presents the image with good contrast and viewing comfort. The binocular layout also allows independent diopter adjustment on both eyepieces and a central focusing system, which is important for prolonged observation. In Pulsar’s lineup, Avilume models are aimed at users who need a versatile multispectral observation tool rather than a simple spotter, with an emphasis on detection, scene interpretation and usability in changing light.

About the Pulsar Avilume XR50

The Pulsar Avilume XR50 is built as a high-performance thermal binocular for users who need both long-range detection and a more complete visual understanding of the scene. Its thermal core uses a 640x480 sensor with 12 μm pixel pitch and 35 mK NETD, a combination that helps the device separate small temperature differences and preserve useful detail when the background is cluttered, damp or thermally flat. Paired with a 50 mm F1.0 objective, the XR50 is configured to gather heat efficiently and extend observation capability out to a stated 2300 m detection range.

What distinguishes this model is the way it combines thermal performance with a 3840x2160 CMOS day-and-night channel. In practice, this gives the observer access to both heat-based detection and visible-scene structure, which can make terrain, vegetation edges and object outlines easier to interpret than with thermal alone. The AMOLED HD 1440x1080 display supports comfortable binocular viewing, while the 4.00x to 32.00x magnification range gives flexibility from broad-area scanning to closer inspection of distant points of interest.

The XR50 is also configured for practical field use. A built-in laser rangefinder adds distance information without extra equipment, while image stabilization helps maintain a steadier view at higher magnification. The magnesium housing keeps the unit robust without unnecessary bulk, and the waterproof, fogproof construction supports use in difficult weather. Recording functions, video output, WiFi connectivity, USB-C power options and tripod adaptability round out a binocular intended for extended observation rather than occasional spotting.

About Pulsar

Pulsar's corporate history dates to 1991, when a group of enthusiasts began making observation devices. The Pulsar brand launched in 2009 with the Digisight N550 digital night-vision riflescope, and it has since developed into a specialist maker of daytime, digital night vision and thermal imaging equipment. Its range covers riflescopes, binoculars, monoculars, clip-on attachments and multispectral devices, reflecting a strong focus on electro-optical products for field use.

Pulsar is part of Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide, a high-technology group headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania. The company’s development path in thermal imaging includes the Quantum, introduced in 2012 as its first thermal-imaging monocular, and the Apex, introduced in 2014 as its first thermal-imaging riflescope. Those milestones help explain Pulsar’s reputation in thermal and digital observation devices: the brand has long concentrated on practical imaging systems that combine optical usability with electronic features such as recording, connectivity and multispectral viewing.

Main Features

• Product type: Thermal binoculars
• Series: Pulsar Avilume
• Made in: Lithuania
• In production since: 2026
• Magnification: 4.00 x - 32.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 50.00 mm
• Lens aperture: F 1.0
• Field of view: 154.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 8.80 °
• Eye relief: 13.00 mm
• Diopter range: -5 / +5 dpt
• Detection range: 2300.00 m
• Thermal sensor type: Uncooled
• Thermal sensor resolution: 640x480
• Pixel pitch: 12.00 μm
• NETD: 35.00 mK
• Refresh rate: 50.00 Hz
• Calibration mode: Automatic, Manual, Semiautomatic
• Digital sensor type: CMOS
• Digital sensor resolution: 3840x2160
• Display type: AMOLED HD
• Display resolution: 1440x1080
• Built-in IR illuminator: Yes
• IR wavelength: 905.00 nm
• Image capture: Yes
• Video recording: Yes
• Video output: Yes
• Built-in rangefinder: Yes
• Image stabilizer: Yes
• Connectivity: USB, Wifi
• Power supply: Rechargeable Battery, USB-C port
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: On both eye-pieces
• Interpupillary distance: 62.50 mm - 74.00 mm
• Housing material: Magnesium
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Tripod adaptable: Yes
• Working temperature range: - 25 / + 50 °C
• Dimensions: 207.00 mm x 132.00 mm x 72.50 mm
• Weight: 1000.00 g
• Color: Black

Warranty

Pulsar provides a 3-year warranty for the Avilume XR50. The warranty period for the included rechargeable battery unit is 1 year.

In the Box

• Warranty card