Pulsar Wildlife Alaris XQ30 Thermal Monocular | 384×288 · 30 mm | IPX7

Pulsar Wildlife · Thermal Monocular · Birdwatching & Wildlife Observation

Pulsar Wildlife Alaris XQ30
Compact Thermal Monocular for Wildlife Enthusiasts

384×288 thermal sensor with sNETD <20 mK – reliable thermal imaging in a magnesium alloy body weighing just 300 g, IPX7-rated, Wild Vision App-connected

High-sensitivity thermal imaging for wildlife – compact, reliable, always ready.

The Pulsar Wildlife Alaris XQ30 is a compact thermal monocular built around a 384×288 uncooled microbolometer with a 17 µm pixel pitch. The larger pixel size captures more thermal energy per pixel than finer-pitch sensors, which directly translates into a system NETD of less than 20 mK – one of the sharpest sensitivity figures available in a pocket-format device. At just 300 g and 144 mm in length, the Alaris XQ30 fits in a jacket pocket and is always at hand for spontaneous wildlife encounters, evening surveys or early morning walks. The 30 mm F1.2 germanium objective and 2x base magnification (variable to 8x) deliver a generous 13.3° field of view for wide-area scanning combined with the detail needed to examine subjects at longer range. With a detection range of up to 1’050 m, an IPX7 waterproof rating, a frost-resistant AMOLED display and up to 8 hours of battery life from the removable APS3 pack, the Alaris XQ30 is designed to work reliably wherever wildlife takes you.

Wild Vision App – stream, record and control from your smartphone

The Alaris XQ30 connects to the Pulsar Wildlife Wild Vision app via Wi-Fi for Android and iOS devices. Through the app, the user can view the live thermal image stream on a smartphone or tablet, control device settings remotely, download recorded content from the 16 GB of onboard storage, and share footage directly from the field. The built-in video recorder captures MP4 footage with audio and still images in JPG format – both stored on the 16 GB internal memory, sufficient for many hours of recordings without offloading in the field. Eight selectable thermal colour palettes – White Hot, Black Hot, Red Hot, Rainbow, Ultramarine, Red Monochrome, Sepia and Violet – allow the image to be optimised for different terrain types, ambient temperatures and observation contexts.

Magnesium alloy body – IPX7 waterproof, frost-resistant, 300 g

Despite its compact dimensions of 144×41×69 mm, the Alaris XQ30 is built around a precision-formed magnesium alloy chassis. Magnesium alloy combines structural rigidity and impact resistance with lower weight than aluminium, and its thermal conductivity helps dissipate the sensor’s heat efficiently – which directly contributes to lower image noise and better sNETD performance. The IPX7 rating certifies protection against immersion in up to 1 metre of water for 30 minutes, covering heavy rain and wet vegetation scenarios. The frost-resistant AMOLED display remains clearly legible in cold conditions where standard LCD displays lose brightness and contrast. The operating temperature range of −25 °C to +40 °C covers the full span of seasons in which wildlife observation takes place in the Alps and surrounding regions. The removable APS3 battery provides up to 8 hours of use and charges via USB-C fast charging; a spare battery can be carried for continuous operation across full-day sessions.

Key features – Pulsar Wildlife Alaris XQ30

• 🌡️ 384×288 sensor, 17 µm, sNETD <20 mK – outstanding thermal sensitivity in a compact body
• 🔭 Zoom 2–8x, 30 mm F1.2 Germanium objective – detection range 1,050 m
• 🖥️ AMOLED 640×400, frost-resistant – 8 thermal palettes for every observation scenario
• 💾 16 GB internal – record MP4 video with audio and JPG photos
• 📱 Wild Vision App (Android/iOS) + Wi-Fi – live streaming and remote control
• 🔋 Replaceable APS3 battery – up to 8 hours, USB-C fast charging, field-swappable
• 💧 IPX7 (1 m / 30 min) – magnesium alloy body, operating range −25 °C to +40 °C
• ⚖️ 300 g, 144×41×69 mm – lightest model in the Pulsar Wildlife range
• 🌿 Field of view 13.3° (23.3 m at 100 m at 2x) – wide image for quick detection
• 🏆 Best sNETD performance in its price class – unrivalled thermal sensitivity

For whom is the Pulsar Wildlife Alaris XQ30 designed?

The Alaris XQ30 is the first choice for birdwatchers and wildlife observers who want a capable thermal monocular in a pocket-friendly format, for hunters and gamekeepers who need reliable animal detection from dusk to dawn, and for nature photographers who scout locations or track subjects before first light. Its outstanding sNETD of less than 20 mK makes it equally effective in challenging conditions – cold nights, high humidity, or dense vegetation – where thermal contrast is reduced. The combination of compact size, fine thermal sensitivity and Wild Vision App connectivity makes it suitable for guided wildlife tours, research fieldwork and personal wildlife observation.