Head to head
TOPDON TC005N vs FLIR E96 (24° lens)
Our pick
TOPDON TC005N
Handheld Thermal Cameras
Why this one
- Its 3.5 inch screen lets you inspect thermal details directly on the camera, with 8.5 hours of runtime between charges.1


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What FLIR E96 (24° lens) offers
Its automatic and manual focus options let you choose how to focus each target on the camera’s 4 inch screen.2
2 models / at a glance
Key differences
What differs
| Specification | TOPDON TC005N | FLIR E96 (24° lens) |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal resolution | 49,152 pixels1 | 307,200 pixels3 |
| Screen size | 3.5 in1 | 4 in2 |
| Frame rate | 25 Hz1 | 30 Hz3 |
| IP rating | IP541 | IP 542 |
More details
| Specification | TOPDON TC005N | FLIR E96 (24° lens) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than Thermal sensitivity | 40 mK1 | 40 mK (Tested configuration: 24degree standard lens at30°C)2 |
| Maximum measurable temperature | 550 °C1 | 1,500 °C (Tested configuration: Standard24° package; selectable measurement range300 to1500°C. Other selectable ranges are−20 to120°C and0 to650°C.)2 |
| Battery runtime | 8.5 h1 | More than 2.5 h (Tested configuration: At25°C and typical use; strict lower bound)2 |
| Weight | Not published | 1,000 g (1 kg) (Tested configuration: Including battery)2 |
| Wireless | Wifi1 | Not published |
| Visible camera | Yes1 | Yes2 |
| Minimum measurable temperature | -20 °C1 | Not published |