Pulsar Thermion XQ38 Thermal Imaging Riflescope Review

There are plenty of models available on the market, but only a few products are available with top quality and at a reasonable price. In that line comes the Pulsar Thermion XQ38 Thermal Riflescope with high-quality images, advanced features, and reliable performance. 

In this article, let’s have the review of Pulsar Thermion XQ38 Thermal Riflescope. 

Pulsar Thermion XQ38 Thermal Riflescope Review

Pulsar Thermion XQ38 is an excellent thermal imaging rifle scope that enables you to hit the target accurately. It enables you to identify the hidden targets even through the environmental barriers like the tree branches, leaves, bushes, and tall grasses.

Unlike optical scopes, Thermion XQ38 doesn’t require any external light source and is resistant to high-illumination.

Features of Pulsar Thermion XQ38 Thermal Riflescope

Pulsar Thermion XQ 38 Thermal Scope is made with modern features and new thermal technology for the greatest performance in the field.

Design & Construction

The Thermion XQ38 thermal riflescope is constructed with sturdy and durable materials to withstand in all tough conditions. The latest technology used here is state-of-art-design. This design technology is given for easy mounting and also looks traditional. 

It has a rugged design that perfectly fits your rifle. The lightweight design of the scope is handy and makes you comfortable on the field. The metal alloy housing protects the scope during unexpected environmental conditions and provides flawless performance. 

It does not require any additional tool for mounting. You can easily mount the scope with the standard 30mm rings. The IPX7 waterproof construction can remain submerged in water under 30 feet for about half an hour.

High-Resolution Sensor

The Thermion XQ38 is built-in with a microbolometer sensor having 640 x 480-pixel resolution with 17μ pixel pitch and another microbolometer sensor of 320 x 240-pixel resolution with a 12μ pixel pitch. Both the optic sensors provide a clear and accurate image of the target.

In Thermion XQ 38 rifle scope, the optic sensor is coupled with the advanced thermal imaging sensor and offers high quality, crystal clear image for an accurate shot. The thermal sensor can detect the prey around the range of 2300 meters. You also get a clear view of the target even in complete darkness. 

Instant Start-up

A great appreciation to the new revolutionary electronics unit of the Pulsar Thermion. A quick start-up feature in the scope helps to save energy and thus works for a prolonged time of operation. It can be kept switched off and gets rapidly activated when the right time comes.

 The recoil rated up to .375 H&H, 12-gauge, and 9.3×64 offers flawless performance on the larger caliber weapons.

Video & Still-Photo Recording

The Pulsar Thermion XQ38 is provided with an Integrated RAV (Recoil Activated Video) and still a Photo recording feature. The images and videos are captured in MPEG-4 and .jpg format with 100 % clarity. 

It allows quick and easy sharing of the captured thermal images at your hunting adventure. The 16-GB internal memory on the Pulsar thermion XQ 38 handles recoil flawlessly and enables you to store several hours of video or thousands of photos.

Color Palettes

One of the interesting features in the Thermion XQ 38 scope is the Color palettes. It offers customized display options. The AMOLED display has a resolution of 1024×768 pixel that provides crystal clear images. 

It possesses different color palettes with different benefits and can be used according to your needs. 

• White hot and black hot is the most popular traditional colors preferred by most of the hunters. 
• Red Hot, Rainbow, and Ultramarine highlight the heat signature’s in more intense hot spots. 
• While Violet, Red Monochrome, and Sepia are the optimal palettes are used by those who feel reduced eye fatigue over long periods of observation.

Wifi Connectivity & Stream Vision App

The next interesting feature is the stream vision app and Wi-Fi connectivity. You can connect your Thermion XQ 38 scope to your Android or Apple smartphones or tablet using the stream vision app and wifi connection. 

Once connected, you can use your device as a second display or remote control for the scope.  Now you can easily upgrade firmware and can also change the settings of your firearm. 

Another benefit of connecting the scope and the smartphone is that you can easily transfer the recorded images and videos to your device. You can also stream the videos in real-time on social media. 

Battery Pack

Pulsar Thermion XQ38 features a dual battery system, having internal and external batteries. The external battery offers you the additional time of operation and can be replaced within a fraction of seconds. While the internal battery is rechargeable. Once fully charged, it gives you continuous power for about 7 hours of operation.

Additional Accessories

Some of the accessories that are included along with the scope is given below;

• APS3 rechargeable battery
• APS battery charger
• Mains charger
• USB cable
• Lens cloth
• APS3 battery cover