While RIX thermal scopes are excellent, there may be times in the field where you find you will be better served by, or at least wish you had the flexibility, of the use of a thermal monocular.
RIX is good for that as well, and two of the most practical thermal monoculars on the market right now are right from their brand catalog, the Titan T3 and T6. Here’s what they offer.
The Titan T3: Incredible Value
In terms of value for the price, the Titan T3 is one of the best thermal monoculars on the market right now.
The heart of this RIX thermal monocular is a 384x288 sensor with a 12μm pixel pitch, a 50Hz frame rate and a NETD rating of 20mK or better.
It has a 25mm objective lens (the F0.9 also lets in 20% more light for a brighter, clearer sight picture) with a base magnification of 2.6x, with digital zoom from 1-4x. It also has a 1920x1080 display, 32gb of onboard memory, and an IP67 rating.
It’s powered by a rechargeable 18650 style battery that offers 5 hours of runtime under ideal conditions; it’s 8”x2”x2.9”, weighs .94 pounds, and has a built in laser rangefinder (LRF) with a 1312 yard range.
But the price is the best part; at under $1600, it is incredibly competitively priced for the performance it delivers. If you’re looking for an affordably priced thermal monocular, this may well be it.
The Titan T6: Higher Performance
The RIX Titan T6 is a bit more expensive than the Titan T3, but there are some good reasons for the price increase as it’s superior on a few fronts.
Compared to the Titan T3, the T6 has a 640x480 sensor with a wider objective lens; at 35mm, it allows in more light and produces a clearer, sharper image, on top of the fact that the sensor is better to begin with.
While it has a higher sensor resolution, the other specifications of the sensor are the same as the T3; it offers a 12μm pixel pitch, a frame rate of 50Hz, and a NETD rating of 20mK.
It also sports a 1920x1080 display. However, the Titan T6 has a base magnification of 2.2x with digital zoom up to 8.8x.
In other respects, it is similar because it has the same dimensions, the same weight, the same IP rating, and is powered by the same battery with the same runtime.
All in all, it costs more than the T3, but if you are looking for a thermal monocular that offers a little better performance and a more detailed sight picture, the Titan T6 is a better bet if you don’t mind the price.
What They Both Offer
Having split the details, here are some things that both of these thermal monoculars offer in lieu of a dedicated RIX thermal scope:
- One-handed operation.
- A built-in rangefinder.
- Clear image quality even in low-light and high-humidity conditions.
- RET technology that uses an advanced AI model to enable digital zoom with minimal loss of detail in the sight picture.
- An integrated ballistic calculator via the RIX+ app that enables you to accurately estimate ranges and more for precise, confident shot placement; it’s RIX’s first to offer this feature.
- Universal compatibility with 18650 style batteries.
- Photo and video recording.
- Wi-Fi integration.
- A smart standby mode that preserves the battery life.
- Immediate visual feedback thanks to a design that displays the function on the screen whenever a button is pressed.
This is just a snapshot of some of the features that both of these thermal monoculars share. If you have any questions get in touch with us and we will be happy to help
When a Thermal Monocular Is a Necessary Addition to Your Loadout
A thermal rifle scope can be and often is a complete necessity for executing a shot under cover of complete darkness, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a time and place for other thermal optics, in this case a monocular like a RIX Titan T3 or T6.
First and foremost, there will be times when you don’t want to point your rifle at whatever it is you’re trying to identify. A thermal monocular is much handier for that, not to mention safer, since you should never muzzle anything you are not willing to destroy.
Also, if you spend a lot of time scanning and scouting, having a thermal monocular in your pack or vest is a great addition because it will save your thermal scope’s battery. These devices chew up a lot of power and you might find you’d prefer to save your rifle scope’s battery for when you really need it. With a thermal monocular, you can scan, scout, close the distance, and make a positive ID so you can get in position before you actually need to use your thermal rifle scope.
There are also certain advantages that a thermal monocular can have over other optics like thermal binoculars as well. Thermal binoculars, for one, tend to be more expensive and heavier than monoculars, so if you want another thermal optic to support your scope, a monocular can be a cost effective option.
It is also the case that monoculars can help preserve your night vision in one eye, whereas some hunters find that thermal binoculars can cause night blindness in both eyes, which can range from inconvenient to uncomfortable; some claim it causes headaches in addition to compromising night vision.
Here for a New RIX Thermal Scope?
Whether you’re here to learn more about the Titan T3 or T6 or are potentially interested in some other RIX thermal scope, we have you covered. If you have any questions before you buy anything, get in touch with us at 309-781-8421 and let us know what you need; we will be happy to help and can even make personalized recommendations based on what you need in a thermal optic.
