Pixfra Arc Pro A625: Quality Thermal Imaging Handheld

Magnesium body, very comfortable to hold and lightweight, with plenty of quality technology and everything you need. Sharp, clear, and stable images.

Pixfra, founded in 2022, is the outdoor branch of one of China's leading electronics companies, specializing in thermal imaging, with a wide range of products and solutions for individuals and businesses. In 2020, the company developed innovative anti-epidemic thermal technologies, followed by ISP 2.0 and Smart Thermal 2.0 technologies the following year, and introduced its first optical and other products with HD thermal imaging. It currently produces thermal riflescopes, thermal head attachments, multispectral binoculars, a digital day and night riflescope, and various types of thermal monoculars.

Pixfra's Arc Pro series stand-alone handheld thermal monoculars are an excellent choice for hunters. The magnesium body ensures durability and robustness. Waterproof to IP67, they have long-lasting batteries for extended observation.

The Pixfra handheld monocular is very compact and weighs 355 grams. The technical features are top-level

High-end

The model we tested, the Arc Pro A625, features a 25mm F1.0 lens and offers perfect image detail even from afar. It features a sensor with a resolution of 640x512 and a pixel pitch (i.e., the size of the pixels or microbolometers) of 12 microns and a Netd value of less than 20 millikelvins. The Netd value (Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference) represents the smallest temperature difference that can be perceived by the sensor itself. These are very respectable technical specifications, typical of a high-end product.

An image obtained with the red iron palette. The status bar is at the top right.

The image is highly detailed and sharper in pitch darkness and low contrast, such as in the woods. This is also thanks to the high-resolution OLED display and the Pixfra Pips 2.0 image processing system, which implements advanced calibration algorithms that maintain image continuity without interrupting critical observation—particularly valuable during dynamic hunting scenarios in Italy and Europe.

On the left of this black-hot image you can see the menu.

This monocular thermal imaging camera captures crisp thermal images at a high frame rate, providing a smooth, flawless view of moving targets and vehicles. Designed to increase situational awareness at any time of day, the camera can detect people, animals, and objects in complete darkness, fog, or glaring light, providing reliable thermal imaging even in challenging conditions.

The device comes with: case, straps, charger, two rechargeable batteries.

Magnesium alloy

The instrument's body is very compact, contributing to its excellent observation performance thanks to its comfortable grip. It uses high-quality magnesium alloy as the main structural material, offering excellent protection and resistance to drops and wear. At the same time, the metal texture makes it particularly attractive and grippy. It supports IP67 protection and can be used after being immersed in water for half an hour. The minimum operating temperature is -30°C, making it suitable even for harsh environments.

The battery compartment, with a screw cap, is located under the eyepiece.

The four operating buttons, located at the top, are easily accessible by fingertips while holding the monocular with the short palm strap. Starting from the front is the power button, with the classic pictogram: press and hold to turn the thermal imaging camera on or off, press to activate or deactivate sleep mode. Then there's the capture button with the pictogram of a camera: press and hold to record video, press to capture an image. Then there's the mode button: press and hold to access the main menu, press to select the pseudo-color option with the option of six palettes: warm white, red (alarm) for high object temperatures, and red (iron) that gets brighter as the temperature rises, warm black, sepia, and warm green. Finally, the zoom button: press and hold to manually adjust the shutter, press to use the digital zoom.

The buttons to operate the instrument's functions are all here.

You can charge the device directly through this USB C port.

Of course, it takes some getting used to, but even a few small errors won't affect its functionality. The menu is visible on the left side of the screen.

There are adjustments for brightness, contrast, standard or forest shooting mode, burn warning configuration, Pixfra logo on recording, language selection, flat field image calibration, defective pixel correction, and finally, there's also a sort of quick rangefinder based on two green horizontal lines that you have to place above and below the target. In the top right is the bar with the status of Wi-Fi, SD card, digital zoom, and battery level.

To recharge the batteries there is this device with a digital screen that informs you of the charging status.

The eyecup is comfortable. It has a diopter adjustment ring for focusing based on your eyesight. Manually rotating the lens adjusts the focus and provides a sharper image.

Thanks to the replaceable battery design, Pixfra Arc Pro A625 It comes with two rechargeable batteries and a charger for a total of 15 hours of continuous use. The Type-C port on the left side is used for charging using the included data cable.

The indicator light turns red when the battery is charging, and green when fully charged. After enabling Wi-Fi, you can connect your phone to the thermal camera's hotspot and access it using the app.

There is also a tripod mount underneath the monocular.

This model, like other models in the A series, supports four people to connect simultaneously via the App, which is convenient for sharing interesting outdoor images.