iRayUSA RH25v2 Vs. Nocpix Micro 2 Thermals

The iRay RH25v2 has been our go-to thermal for a few years now because of the functionality it offers at a reasonable price point. Now, iRay has updated the RH25v2 and moved it under the Nocpix thermal brand as the Nocpix Micro 2. This article will briefly cover the iRay RH25v2 and both of the new Nocpix Micro 2 units, directly comparing them to each other, and talking about some of the new features and upgrades found in the Micro 2.

iRayUSA RH25v2

The iRayUSA RICO MICRO RH25 V2, simply known as the RH25 V2, is a versatile thermal monocular that covers a wide range of applications in a reasonable, relatively affordable package. It offers the capability to run as a helmet-mounted unit, a clip-on in front of your standard day optic, or even as its own standalone thermal optic.

The 640x480, 12-micron thermal sensor is on par with most other high-end thermal devices, and its AMOLED screen provides great image quality and detail. It also features 64 GB of internal storage for capturing thermal footage, which is transferable via the onboard USB-C port, and is powered by the included 18650 battery. The RH25 V2 has a battery life of about 4 hours, with the capability for external power through the USB-C port to further extend runtime.

The RH25 V2 has been one of our go-tos for its versatility, performance, and reasonable price point. It may not be the newest unit on the block anymore, but it still holds its weight and is very practical.

Nocpix Micro 2 H25

The Noxpic Micro 2 H25 is the direct successor to the RH25v2; it offers all the same versatility as the RH25 with quite a few upgrades packed inside.

The H25 utilizes Nocpix’s self-developed Gen-II 640x512 sensor that offers a 21% reduction in latency and Reality+2.0 image processing for a crisper image and improved helmet-mounted experience. To back up the new sensor, the H25 also offers a large 2560x2560 AMOLED display that greatly improves image quality and offers up to 10x magnification clip-on support versus the RH25 V2’s 6x maximum. It also offers 6.5 hours of runtime, four times the recording pixel density of the RH25 V2, and WI-FI 6 connectivity that greatly increases connection speed and data transfer.

The H25 is a great option for those who need a versatile and reliable thermal unit that can serve multiple purposes while maintaining an affordable price point.

Nocpix Micro 2 Ultra

The Micro 2 Ultra takes the improvements found in the H25 and bumps them up another level. It features the same Reality+ 2.0 image processing and Gen-II sensor technology, but ups the size to a 1280x960 sensor, offering the best image possible in a thermal unit of this size, making good use of the new 2560x2560 AMOLED screen found in the Micro 2. Aside from this, the Ultra offers a much wider field of view, thanks to its near 1x base magnification, double the digital zoom of the RH25 V2 and H25, and other premium features.

This large sensor doesn’t come without its trade-offs, though: the Ultra has 55ms of latency, which is about half as much as your standard 1280 sensors, but it is still not quite as fast as the H25. The Ultra makes up for this with a faster shutter speed, which still allows for smooth tracking and a better helmet-worn experience. It also gives up about two hours of runtime, down to 4.5 hours from the H25’s 6.5-hour figure.

All in all, the Ultra is the option for someone looking for the best image quality out of a compact and still relatively affordable thermal unit that shares the versatility that made the RH25 V2 a great option for so long.

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