Model comparison
FLIR C8 vs HIKMICRO Pocket2
Useful differences, documented limits and a choice based on your actual task.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | FLIR C8 | HIKMICRO Pocket2 |
|---|---|---|
| Native detector resolution | 320 × 240 | 256 × 192 |
| Published processed output | not documented | not documented |
| NETD | 50 mK | 40 mK |
| NETD conditions | not documented | < 40 mK @ 25 °C, F#=1.0 |
| Recalculated IFOV | 1.91 mrad | 3.41 mrad |
| Frame rate | 9 Hz | 25 Hz |
| Focus | fixed | fixed |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.4 m | 0.3 m |
| Measurement range | -20 – 450 °C | -20 – 400 °C |
| Full radiometry | yes | yes |
| Advertised runtime | 3 h | 4 h |
| Display | 3.5″ | 3.5″ |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Indicative euro price band | €€€€ | €€€ |
Start with the detector and working distance
C8 has 320 × 240 native pixels versus 256 × 192 for Pocket2. Its narrower field gives finer recalculated IFOV, but minimum focus starts at 40 cm versus 30 cm for Pocket2. Native resolution alone cannot settle close-up work. Pocket2 advertises 25 Hz versus 9 Hz for C8, refreshing movement more often. Advertised NETD values of 40 and 50 mK do not replace testing under the same conditions.
Choose for the work you deliver
For field fault-finding, Pocket2 deserves attention when refresh rate or reduced working distance matters. Compare C8 when finer spatial detail at a sufficient distance is the priority. For a paid inspection report, verify the exported files, software, licence and computer compatibility. C8 advertises an included 12-month Ignite Pro subscription: account for any renewal cost. If your company already uses a FLIR or HIKMICRO workflow, ask for a sample file to open in that environment before switching brands.
How we would make the decision
Consider Pocket2 first if its refresh rate and format meet your task at the locally available price. Include C8 when its specifications and the FLIR software environment matter to your work. We do not name a winner from promotional pictures: no field test is claimed here. Set your actual working distance and defect size in the selector, then confirm the export needed for your report.
Sources and verification
Documentary comparison checked November 10, 2026, without hands-on testing. Euro bands are indicative rather than guaranteed local prices. Unknown values do not mean zero performance.
- FLIR — comparatif gamme Cx (C3-X, C5, C8, Cx5) — (comparatif officiel gamme Cx) ·
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- Pocket2 Datasheet (HIKMICRO, 07/01/2025) — (toutes spécifications) ·
- Batronix — fiche produit Pocket2 — gtin / annee_sortie ·