Which is better for small game hunting?

The Zelos. Its long barrel, higher shot count and adjustable regulator give more consistent power and reach. The Notos works for close-range pesting but runs a small magazine and a short barrel.

Which is easier to carry around?

The Notos. At about 5 lb it is roughly two pounds lighter than the Zelos and much shorter, so it packs and walks better.

Is the Zelos worth stepping up to from the Notos?

If you shoot from a bench or at distance, yes. The 24-round magazine, tunable regulator and hammer spring, threaded muzzle and longer rail make it the more capable platform. For casual plinking the Notos is enough.

Which has the better trigger?

The Zelos. It has an adjustable two-stage trigger, while the Notos uses a standard trigger with side-lever cocking.

Can I add a moderator to either?

The Zelos has a 1/2"-20 UNF threaded muzzle, so a moderator mounts directly. The Notos has no threaded muzzle listed, so you would need an adapter or a different barrel setup.

Do both use the same magazine?

No. The Zelos takes a 24-round magazine and the Notos a 7-shot magazine; the Notos spare is part number 2254848. They are not interchangeable.

Umarex Zelos PCP Bullpup Air Rifle vs Umarex Notos PCP Air Rifle

Both are Umarex .22 PCP rifles, but they serve different jobs. The Zelos is a full-size bullpup with a long 680 mm barrel, a 24-round magazine, an adjustable regulator and hammer spring, and a 21-slot Picatinny rail, so it suits bench shooting, target work and small game at distance. The Notos is a short, light carbine with an 11.75-inch barrel and a 7-shot magazine, built for plinking and close-range pesting. Owners praise the Notos for being handy and simple; the Zelos wins on shot count, tuning and optic mounting.

Choose the Zelos if you want a tunable, high-capacity PCP for target shooting and small game at longer range.
Choose the Notos if you want a light, compact carbine for plinking and short-range pest control.

Prices

Umarex Zelos PCP Bullpup Air Rifle: $564.29 at Amazon (last seen Nov 10)
Umarex Notos PCP Air Rifle: $254.07 at Amazon (last seen Nov 10)
Difference: the Umarex Notos PCP Air Rifle is $310.22 cheaper than the Umarex Zelos PCP Bullpup Air Rifle at the latest prices (Nov 10)

Umarex Zelos .22 Caliber Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) Bullpup Air Rifle

	Umarex Zelos PCP Bullpup Air Rifle	Umarex Notos PCP Air Rifle
Layout	Bullpup, action behind the trigger, 926 mm overall with a 680 mm barrel	Conventional carbine with an 11.75-inch barrel
Magazine capacity	24-round auto-indexing rotary magazine	7-shot auto-indexing rotary magazine
Tuning	Adjustable regulator and adjustable hammer spring	Fixed regulated air tank, no user regulator adjustment
Weight	About 3,360 g (7.4 lb)	About 5 lb
Optic mounting	21-slot Picatinny rail plus a lower accessory rail	Rail for optics, no lower accessory rail listed
Trigger	Adjustable two-stage trigger	Side-lever action with a standard trigger
Muzzle	1/2"-20 UNF threaded muzzle for a moderator	No threaded muzzle listed
Fill and air system	250cc cylinder, 3,625 psi max fill, male Foster QD	Fixed regulated tank, fill pressure not published

Spec	Umarex Zelos PCP Bullpup Air Rifle	Umarex Notos PCP Air Rifle
Velocity	168 m/s (551 fps)	approximately 700 fps with 12 grain pellets
Barrel length	680 mm	11.75 inches
Weight	3360 g	approximately 5 lbs
color	Black	—
size	36" inch	—
Energy level	< 7.5 J	—
Magazine capacity	24 rounds	—
Shot capacity	340 rounds	—
Power source	PCP	—
Overall length	926 mm	—
Max fill pressure	3,625 psi / 250 bar	—
Safety	Safety Lever	—

Spec	Umarex Zelos PCP Bullpup Air Rifle	Umarex Notos PCP Air Rifle
Muzzle thread	1/2″-20 UNF	—
Caliber	—	.22
Power plant	—	PCP
Power system	—	Pre charged pneumatic (PCP)
Magazine	—	7 shot auto indexing rotary magazine
Action	—	Side lever cocking system
Air system	—	Fixed regulated high pressure air tank
Barrel material	—	Metal
Frame material	—	Metal
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