The ThermTec Ares 360 2.0 Thermal Tube Scope (Black) is a dual-magnification thermal imaging riflescope designed for medium- and long-range night targeting. Built on a standard 30 mm main tube, it combines an uncooled 384 × 288 VOx thermal sensor (12 μm pixel pitch, NETD ≤18mK) with a dual optical system consisting of 20 mm (F/1.0) and 60 mm (F/1.0) objective lenses. This dual field of view architecture allows shooters to switch mechanically between a 1.8× base optical magnification (13.1° × 9.8° FOV) for wide-area scanning and a 5.5× base optical magnification (4.4° × 3.3° FOV) for target identification at human detection ranges up to 3,000 metres. Visuals are presented on a 0.39-inch AMOLED display (1024 × 768) with 50 mm eye relief.

Key Features

• Dual Field of View Optical Switch: Mechanical top lever enables rapid optical switching between 20 mm (1.8× optical, up to 1,000 m detection) and 60 mm (5.5× optical, up to 3,000 m detection) without digital image degradation.
• AI-Assisted Calibration and Ballistics: Self-learning automated image calibration system integrated with the ThermTec Outdoor mobile application.
• Onboard Storage and Auto-Capture: 64 GB internal memory with Recoil Activated Video (RAV), audio recording, and Wi-Fi hotspot streaming.
• Hybrid Power Architecture: Combines an internal rechargeable battery with a user-replaceable 18650 or 18500 Li-ion cell to deliver up to 18 hours of continuous runtime via DC 5V USB Type-C charging.
• High-Calibre Recoil Rating: Engineered to withstand recoil forces up to 6,000 Joules, compatible with heavy calibres including .300 Win Mag and .338 Lapua.
• All-Weather Construction: IP67-rated ingress protection against water immersion (up to 1 metre) and dust, operating reliably between -20 °C and +50 °C.

Specifications

• Sensor Resolution: 384 × 288 (12 μm, NETD ≤18mK)
• Objective Lenses: 20 mm / 60 mm (F/1.0)
• Optical Magnification: 1.8× (20 mm) / 5.5× (60 mm)
• Digital Zoom: 1.0× to 4.0× continuous
• Display: 1024 × 768 AMOLED (0.39-inch)
• Eye Relief & Diopter: 50 mm eye relief, ±5 diopter adjustment
• Recoil Resistance: Up to 6,000 Joules
• Run Time: Up to 18 hours (hybrid internal + replaceable 18650/18500 battery)
• Dimensions & Weight: 436 mm × 89 mm × 93 mm; 1,072 g (body only)
• Mounting: Standard 30 mm tube (includes 2× 30 mm scope rings)

Who is the ThermTec Ares 360 2.0 Thermal Tube Scope for?

• Medium-to-long-range pest controllers targeting pigs, foxes, and wild dogs — Needs the optical versatility of the 20 mm / 60 mm dual field of view system on this thermal rifle scope, which provides an instant mechanical shift from a wide 13.1° × 9.8° field of view for scanning to a 5.5× optical base magnification for long-range positive target identification.
• Night hunters utilizing vehicle-mounted or rested stalking setups — Benefits from the scope's 1,072 g chassis, 6,000 Joules recoil resilience on heavy calibres, and up to 18 hours of continuous hybrid runtime during prolonged stationary or vehicle-based shooting operations.

Less suitable for: Shooters requiring hardware-based millimetre-accurate ranging beyond AI estimation, who should look to a thermal scope with an integrated physical laser rangefinder module, or hunters running mobile, ultra-light stalking setups where a 1,072 g dual-lens body affects rifle agility, who are better served by a lighter, compact single-lens thermal scope.