Camera Trapping Sensor Comparison

Sabre II | Trail Monitor | PIR Sensor | |
Size | 163 x 104 x 65 mm | 140 x 89 x 38 mm x 2 | 116 x 92 x 37 mm |
Weight with Batteries | 700 g | 1025 g | 290 g |
Cost | $499 | $439 | $319 |
Response Time | 100 mS (low power) | 100 mS (default) | 100 mS |
Sensor Technology | LIDAR with PIR wake | Modulated Beam | Passive Infrared (PIR) |
Beam Width at 1m | 3.5 cm | NA | >17 cm |
Beam Width at 4m | 28 cm | NA | >140 cm |
Internal Power Source | 3250 mAhr Li-Ion Pack | 6 x AA Batteries x 2 | 2 x AA Batteries |
Max Range | 8 m (low power) | 40 m between RX/TX | 5 m |
Light Source | IR Laser | IR LED | NA |
Battery Life | 150 days (PIR Wake-up) | 100 days | 90 days |
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Compatible with Scout Camera Box | ![]() |
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Full Independent 1/2 Press Control | ![]() |
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