WAVE ETHOS E3 LRF

The ETHOS E3 LRF is built for hunters who value quality, reliability and great performance—delivered in a compact, highly capable scope at an unexpectedly great price.

Designed around the same proven user interface as our ATRIS platform, the E3 LRF offers a familiar, intuitive experience while maintaining the rugged reliability and streamlined operation hunters demand in the field.

At its core is a refined imaging system built around a 384×288 MicroTherm 18 Sensor™ , paired with our X-WAVE™ Lens. This combination delivers strong thermal performance with excellent contrast and clarity, providing dependable target detection and identification across a wide range of conditions, including high humidity.

Where the E3 LRF sets itself apart is in its higher 3.5X base magnification, giving you added reach and improved detail at distance—ideal for hunters working more open terrain or focusing on longer shots. Paired with a 395-foot field of view at 1,000 yards, it strikes a confident balance between magnification and situational awareness.

Like every ETHOS model, the E3 LRF reflects our commitment to keeping things simple and effective. Everything you need—nothing you don’t.

The integrated DeadEye Laser™ delivers fast, reliable ranging with a dual-channel design that separates the emitter and receiver to reduce interference and improve consistency. Built directly into the objective housing and aligned with the optical center, it ensures clean signal return and rapid target acquisition in real-world conditions.

Once a range is captured, the Auto Ballistics system calculates your shot solution and presents a secondary reticle for precise shot placement at distance—removing guesswork and allowing you to stay focused on execution.

Compact, efficient, and purpose-driven, the ETHOS E3 LRF is ideal for hunters who want dependable thermal performance with enhanced magnification and integrated ranging—without stepping into premium price territory.

This isn’t entry-level—it’s essential.

ETHOS E3 LRF — Premium Performance. No Compromises.  

FEATURED TECHNOLOGY

DeadEye Laser™ | Dual-Channel Integrated Laser
The DeadEye Laser™ is built for one purpose: absolute certainty.

By separating the system into two non-overlapping channels—emitter and receiver—it eliminates the signal interference common in traditional all-in-one modules. The result is improved accuracy, greater consistency, and rock-solid reliability shot after shot.

Its dual-aperture design—visually distinct like a pair of forward-facing eyes—isn’t just for looks. It delivers cleaner signal return, faster target acquisition, and more consistent performance in real-world conditions.

Integrated directly into the face of the objective lens, DeadEye maintains a sleek, snag-free profile while aligning precisely with the optical center of the ETHOS system. This alignment reduces angular error, shortens lock times, and enhances ballistic accuracy.

The result is lightning-fast ranging with uncompromising precision—exactly when it matters most.

DeadEye Laser™ — Eliminate the Guesswork.

X-WAVE™ Lens | High-Energy Infrared Transmission

Thermal performance lives or dies by one thing—how much infrared energy reaches the sensor. If the lens is undersized, lacks material purity, is poorly machined, or fails to perform across the full spectral band, performance is compromised from the start.

Simply put: if the lens falls short, everything else follows.

With its large 44mm diameter, the X-WAVE™ Lens captures and transmits significantly more usable energy—up to 58% more than typical 35mm systems.

That increase translates directly into cleaner images, stronger contrast, and improved detection range in real-world conditions—especially in high humidity.

This isn’t a marginal upgrade. It’s a fundamental advantage built into the core of the system.

Cut corners on the lens, and nothing else matters.

X-WAVE™ doesn’t just raise expectations—it sets the standard.

MicroTherm 18 Sensor™

Experience thermal imaging like never before. The MicroTherm 18 Sensor™ is engineered with extreme precision, capable of detecting temperature differences as small as 0.032°F—just thirty-two thousandths of a degree.

This level of sensitivity allows the system to resolve subtle thermal contrasts that other sensors simply miss, producing images that are remarkably detailed, lifelike, and natural.

The result is a viewing experience that feels less like traditional thermal and more like true scene recognition.

Gone are the days of cartoonish, video game-style imaging. With MicroTherm 18, thermal clarity reaches a new level—delivering a completely refined and more realistic view of the hunt.

MicroTherm 18 doesn’t just detect heat—it reveals what others miss.

TrueView™ Image Algorithm

At the heart of the ETHOS is an advanced imaging algorithm called TrueView™. This remarkable technology is designed to deliver a clean, natural view of the scene.

Instead of the harsh, noisy look common in traditional thermal optics, TrueView™ produces a smooth, well-balanced image with crisp edge definition and true-to-life contrast.

Fine details stand out without over processing, allowing you to interpret terrain, accurately identify targets, and maintain optimal situational awareness.

The result is a thermal image that feels less artificial and more intuitive—so what you see is not just clearer, but easier to trust.

TrueView™ doesn’t just process the image—it perfects it.

ViewMax Display™

In total darkness, your display becomes your entire world—so it has to be right.

When visibility outside the scope disappears, what you see inside it determines everything. Clarity, responsiveness, and ease of use aren’t luxuries—they’re critical to success in the field.

That starts with field of view. A wide, immersive, unobstructed image is essential for maintaining situational awareness and staying on target.

The ViewMax Display™ delivers exactly that—expanding your field of view while maintaining clean, edge-to-edge clarity.

The result is a more natural, immersive viewing experience that keeps you aware, engaged, and in control when it matters most.

ViewMax — Elevate Your View.

GloveGrip™ Focus

Locking onto your target quickly and effortlessly is critical—and that’s exactly what our ambidextrous GloveGrip™ Focus system delivers.

A tall, tactile focus knob sits on top of the front lens assembly, making it easy to find and adjust, even in complete darkness.

Unlike traditional “dog collar” focus designs, it requires only a slight two-finger movement, eliminating the need for large shoulder, arm, wrist, or hand motions.

The result is faster adjustments while keeping your eye in the scope and your aim on target.

With its smooth, perfectly tuned resistance, the knob lets you dial in precise focus every time—fast and easy.

It’s a clear improvement over collar focus designs—and a feature our customers consistently rave about.

GloveGrip™ — Focus, Perfected.

Relentless Runtime™

When the moment demands it, the last thing you should worry about is battery life.

Our oversized, high-capacity power system—Relentless Runtime™—is engineered to keep you in the field far longer than conventional setups, even in frigid weather.

Designed for extended operation, it delivers significantly more runtime between charges than competing systems.

Because it uses a non-proprietary, commercially available 26650 battery, finding a spare is easy and affordable—no special orders or high replacement costs.

Whether you’re tracking, scanning, or waiting for the perfect shot, Relentless Runtime™ ensures your scope is always ready—because cutting your hunt short isn’t an option.

Special note: The Relentless Runtime™ battery compartment also accommodates the popular 18650 battery when used with the included spacer.

Relentless Runtime™ — Power That Lasts.

5T Warranty™

Confidence in your equipment shouldn’t end at the point of purchase—it should last for years.

That’s why our thermal scopes are backed by a comprehensive five-year transferable warranty, giving you long-term protection and real peace of mind.

Unlike standard warranties that stop with the original owner, ours stays with the scope, automatically transferring to any new owner if you decide to sell.

It’s a commitment to quality you can rely on and a feature that adds lasting value to your investment.

Whether you keep it for the long haul or pass it on, your scope is covered—every step of the way.