Axion xm30 V Xeye e3max

Jeff8861

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Been out with these two units had them for around a month. As expected pros and cons for both. However the clarity picture price and detection comes before looks and gimmicks.
The Xeye beats the pulsar hands down on the picture price clarity and detection rate. The pulsar app is fussy and complicated. The Xeye app is basic but works. The minor issues for me were the eye cup on pulsar is awful feels like it’s poking you in the eye needs to be wider and more flexible. The lens cover on Xeye is too soft and keeps coming off. Fov on the pulsar was average and the Xeye was slightly better. The pulsar just lasted a night on one battery, the Xeye did also showing 50% remaining after around three hours use. Both units were connected to the app via onboard WiFi. Re batteries the pulsar you can remove change etc the Xeye built in and is charged via usb, pros and cons on both systems. The pulsar comes in a fancy box with fancy bag. The Xeye comes in plain box and basic bag. Both have limited instruction supplied you have to go on the website for full details.
Pulsar is very small fits in hand easily, Xeye slightly larger fits in hand easily. Functions both units use the four buttons on the top. Build quality both very robust however the pulsar states it’s water proof actually showing a unit submerged in water. I have concerns re this as the cover on the charging port easily comes off and I’m sure water will ingress the unit quite easily.
Price the rrp pulsar 1795 Xeye 1600.
If you want a unit that is tough easy to use and offers a decent picture of a rabbit at 200 yards the Xeye is a clear winner in my opinion. The pulsar has a lovely screen when you use the functions but if you have a poor picture in the first place the screen won’t improve it.
That’s my opinion folks I’m sure the experts on here will have a few questions and would like some clarification on some aspects. But as non expert who wants a unit that is cheap clear easy to use feels nice and detects the game at a good range I would go far the Xeye.
Pearl and Nitesight are now selling these however it looks like they have stuck a large price increase on it the badges must be very expensive
 
One major downfall of them X-eye models is dioptre adjustment range is not as broad as the pulsars and the integrated battery is very restricting if your out and it dies on you.

When you compare it to the detection range and pricing on an Axion Key model there’s £800 price difference .
 
Following the last post the price appears to be about the same so not an £800 difference. I have not seen either but the original post preference is the xeye. I think all we can do is take each report or view at face value. It's just good to know that there are options at this price point.
 
I was out with a buddy last night for around four hours he had the xm30 and I was using the Xeye e3max. Price the unit I had was £1600 the pulsars £1795. My mate used both and he preferred the Xeye for the clarity of the image sharpness and range. It was better than pulsar full stop in his words. This is also born out by the videos. Batteries after four hours the battery in the Xeye was showing 70% so no issues there. My mate had never seen or heard of the Xeye but he was very impressed. Pearl and nitsight are now selling these however it appears the price has increased. I’ve not yet read a negative report anywhere re these units. Sadly this has to go back to the shop trial is over.
 
The XM30 standard there less of a saving in comparison , also apologies detection range is the same on both models. Theres a bigger saving if you go for the XM30 key model with equal detection range, although the performance will be slightly better in the E3max as mentioned.
 
I’ve an xp50 and xeye E6Pro. The xeye beats the Helion visually no doubt. Looked at all the cheaper models sold by nitesite side by side with the axions models. I’d agree as others did the xeye’s had the edge. Both companies units have positives and negatives. One big positive is that my pulsar has to go back 18months into its warranty for repairs and I know this won’t be a problem !
 
I’ve an xp50 and xeye E6Pro. The xeye beats the Helion visually no doubt. Looked at all the cheaper models sold by nitesite side by side with the axions models. I’d agree as others did the xeye’s had the edge. Both companies units have positives and negatives. One big positive is that my pulsar has to go back 18months into its warranty for repairs and I know this won’t be a problem !
Hi what made you purchase the Xeye when you had the xp 50.
 
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