Designed for the shooter seeking both high-end thermal performance and lightweight agility, the NEOS NH35L spearheads HIKMICRO's 'Alpex Lite Revolution’ at a mere 570g. But can a highly sensitive sub-18mK detector and a shutterless image system truly deliver premium clarity and seamless targeting at a budget-friendly price point? We put this flagship thermal scope through its paces on everything from close-range rats to open-field rabbits to find out
Is this the thermal revolution airgunners and rimfire shooters have been waiting for?
In this video, Ed Jackson takes a deep dive into the brand-new HIKMICRO NEOS thermal riflescope. Dubbed the ‘Alpex 4K Lite Revolution’, the NEOS brings high-end thermal tech into a lightweight, budget-friendly and familiar 30mm tube design.
We break down the entire line-up, including the NE25 and NH25L, test the impressive sub-18mK thermal sensitivity, put the innovative shutterless image system to the test and take it out in the field on a Daystate Delta Wolf for some real-world pest control.
Is the flagship HIKMICRO NEOS NH35L thermal riflescope the right choice for you, or should pure airgun shooters save some cash and look at the NH25L instead? Let’s find out!
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | £1,499.99 (guide) |
| Weight | 570g |
| Thermal detector | 384×288 @12µm |
| Field of view | 13.1m @ 100m |
| AMOLED display | 0.49-inch |
| Magnification | 3.2x–25.6x (true base 3.2x) |
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