The ThermTec Ares 335 2.0 Thermal Tube Scope - Blk is a dedicated thermal riflescope designed for nocturnal pest control, livestock protection, and medium-to-long-range night shooting. Built around an uncooled 384 × 288 VOx sensor with a 12 μm pixel pitch and thermal sensitivity of NETD ≤ 18 mK, it mounts to standard 30 mm scope rings on standard rifle setups. Featuring a 35 mm (F1.0) objective lens, a 1024 × 768 AMOLED display, and a 3-second cold start, it delivers a 1,800 m detection range on large targets. Its dual-battery system pairs an internal 18650 cell with an interchangeable external battery to achieve up to 18 hours of continuous runtime.

Key Features

• Thermal Core & Optics: 384 × 288 resolution, 12 μm pixel pitch, 50 Hz refresh rate, and an NETD rating of ≤ 18 mK combined with a 35 mm objective lens for a 7.5° × 5.6° field of view (13.2 m × 9.9 m at 100 m).
• Magnification: 3.2× base optical magnification with 1.0–4.0× smooth and rapid digital zoom.
• AI Self-Learning Calibration: Maintains thermal image consistency across varying ambient temperatures without manual shutter freezing.
• Recoil-Activated Video (RAV) & Storage: Captures shooting footage directly to 64 GB of internal memory, supported by Wi-Fi connectivity to the ThermTec Outdoor app.
• Recoil & Environmental Durability: Rated for up to 6,000 J (approx. 850 Gs) of recoil impact with an IP67 waterproof rating submersible up to 1 m for 30 minutes.
• Zeroing Profiles & Reticles: 5 configurable zero profiles, freeze and zoom zeroing functionality, 7 reticle styles in 5 colours, and 6 thermal display palettes.

Specifications

• Sensor Resolution: 384 × 288 (12 μm, NETD ≤ 18 mK, 50 Hz)
• Objective Lens: 35 mm, F1.0
• Base Optical Magnification: 3.2×
• Digital Zoom: 1.0× to 4.0×
• Detection Range: Up to 1,800 m
• Display: 0.39-inch AMOLED, 1024 × 768 resolution
• Eye Relief & Diopter: 50 mm eye relief; ±5D diopter adjustment
• Tube Diameter: 30 mm
• Recoil Rating: 6,000 J (compatible with .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, 9.3×62mm)
• Dimensions: 391.8 mm × 80.7 mm × 82.2 mm
• Weight: 814 g (without external battery)
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +50°C
• Power Supply: Built-in 18650 internal battery + interchangeable external 18650/18500 battery (up to 18 hours runtime); USB-C DC 5V charging

Who is the ThermTec Ares 335 2.0 Thermal Tube Scope for?

• Feral pest controllers — requires a 1,800 m detection threshold and 3.2× optical base magnification to detect and positively identify wild dogs, foxes, and feral pigs across open paddocks before engaging.
• Primary producers — benefits from an 814 g thermal tube scope featuring up to 18 hours of operating runtime via dual-battery power, enabling continuous overnight property patrols and livestock protection without mid-shift recharging.
• Open-field night hunters — relies on a 6,000 J recoil shock rating to reliably mount the thermal optic onto large hunting calibres such as .300 Win Mag and .308 Win using standard 30 mm mounting hardware.

Less suitable for: Hunters operating in tight scrub or heavy timber who need a wide field of view beyond 7.5° × 5.6° (better served by a dual-FOV optical system), shooters engaging targets past 1,800 m (who require a dedicated high-magnification thermal scope or an integrated laser rangefinder model), or firearms with muzzle energies exceeding 6,000 J.