Model comparison
TOPDON TC004 Mini vs TC004 SE vs TC004
Useful differences, documented limits and a choice based on your actual task.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | TOPDON TC004 Mini | TOPDON TC004 SE | TOPDON TC004 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native detector resolution | 128 × 128 | 256 × 192 | 256 × 192 |
| Published processed output | 240 × 240 | not documented | 512 × 384 |
| NETD | 40 mK | 40 mK | 40 mK |
| NETD conditions | <40 mK; detailed test conditions not specified | <40 mK; detailed test conditions not specified | ≤40 mK; detailed test conditions not specified |
| Recalculated IFOV | 5.45 mrad | 3.82 mrad | 3.82 mrad |
| Frame rate | 25 Hz | 25 Hz | 25 Hz |
| Focus | fixed | not documented | not documented |
| Minimum focus distance | not documented | not documented | not documented |
| Measurement range | -20 – 450 °C | -20 – 550 °C | -20 – 550 °C |
| Full radiometry | not documented | not documented | not documented |
| Advertised runtime | 15 h | 16 h | 8.5 h |
| Display | not documented | 2.8″ | 3.5″ |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 | IP54 |
| Indicative euro price band | € | €€ | €€ |
Three different devices
Mini has 128 × 128 native pixels; SE and TC004 have 256 × 192, or three times as many native measurement points. Mini’s 240 × 240 and TC004’s 512 × 384 are processed outputs. TC004 here means the European-store configuration checked November 10, 2026; verify the revision actually supplied.
Which one fits your task?
Mini is a candidate for simple checks and a tight budget, provided the target and distance are suitable. SE brings a 256 × 192 detector, 32 GB storage and long runtime: 16 h at high brightness, up to 21 h at low brightness. TC004 adds a 3.5-inch screen, Wi-Fi, 64 GB and advertised transfer and report functions. Its advertised runtime is shorter, up to 8.5 h.
Limits that matter before buying
Minimum focus and fully radiometric export are unconfirmed in the selected documents. PC analysis alone does not establish exported radiometry. Confirm these points for professional reporting or small-component work. TOPDON Europe store prices exclude VAT: our euro bands use a 20% VAT reference, excluding delivery.
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.
- Amazon — fiche marchande TOPDON TC004 Mini — résolution, autonomie 15h ·
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- TOPDON — TC004 SE — documented specifications ·
- TOPDON — TC004 SE — documented specifications ·
- TOPDON — TC004 — documented specifications ·