{"id":4463,"date":"2026-09-26T21:28:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T21:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nightvisionenthusiast.com\/?product=sidekick-320-mini-thermal-monocular-handheld-or-helmet-mounted"},"modified":"2026-09-27T12:52:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T12:52:58","slug":"sidekick-320-mini-thermal-monocular-handheld-or-helmet-mounted","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/nightvisionenthusiast.com\/?product=sidekick-320-mini-thermal-monocular-handheld-or-helmet-mounted","title":{"rendered":"Sidekick 320 Mini Thermal Monocular &#8211; Handheld or Helmet Mounted"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Sidekick 320 is the smallest fully multi-functional 12-micron 320 thermal imaging monocular on the market.<\/p>\n<p>This unit boasts a fast 60Hz frame rate for smooth operation and industry-best, outstanding visual acuity, based on Armasight\u2019s Iron Wolf thermal technology platform.<\/p>\n<p>The detector \/ thermal core is the ArmaCORE 320 x 240, 12um, and 60 Hz. The The objective lens is 9.1mm with fixed focus and the native optical magnification is 1x with 1-4x digital zoom. The Sidekick is powered by a single CR123A including rechargeable and can use 2x CR123A or 16650 with the included battery extender (16650 not included), and has a USB-C port for remote power capability using a USB battery pack.<\/p>\n<p>The high definition 1024\u00d7768 OLED display provides a crisp image, with iconography providing key information. The Sidekick utilizes simplified 3 button controls that allow for easy manipulation in the field and offers one-touch in-unit video recording to capture all of your experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Weighing under 250 grams, the Sidekick 640 can be used as a handheld mini-monocular or can be head\/helmet mounted utilizing the built-in mini- rail for hands-free operation. \u00a0It can be paired with another Sidekick 640 to run Dual Thermals or paired with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customnightvision.com\/product\/monocular-pvs-14-tanto-night-vision-builder-customizable-turnkey-package\/\">PVS-14 \/ Nocturn Industries Tanto \/ AB Night Vision RVM-14<\/a> Night Vision Monocular to run both thermal and night vision at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>These can also be used with the optional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customnightvision.com\/product\/armasight-mnvd-sidekick-thermal-helmet-mount-183\/\">Armasight MNVD Sidekick Thermal Helmet Mount<\/a> to use as a helmet mounted monocular.<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"product_title entry-title\">Armasight MNVD Sidekick Thermal Helmet Mount #183<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Multiple color palettes<\/li>\n<li>Intuitive 3-button control<\/li>\n<li>1 hour runtime on 1 CR123A battery at 20\u00b0 C<\/li>\n<li>Image Detail Enhancement<\/li>\n<li>Dovetail Mini-Rail Included for Helmet Mounting (with optional mount)<\/li>\n<li>Works with Rayvn Group Modular Bridge Mount or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customnightvision.com\/product\/noisefighters-m1-adjustable-metal-panobridge\/\">Noisefighters M1 Panobridge<\/a> with MUM Mini Rail Attachement<\/li>\n<li>Video Recording &amp; Image Capture<\/li>\n<li>USB Video Stream<\/li>\n<li>USB-C Interface for External Devices<\/li>\n<li>Compass<\/li>\n<li>Battery Status Indicator<\/li>\n<li>ULTEM Composite Body and Ergonomic Design<\/li>\n<li>Designed and Assembled in the USA from U.S. and global components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Package Includes <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sidekick 320 Mini Thermal Monocular<\/li>\n<li>2 x CR123A Battery<\/li>\n<li>USB-C Cable<\/li>\n<li>Lens Cloth<\/li>\n<li>Soft Case<\/li>\n<li>Product Manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"scrollable-wrapper\">\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Detector Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ArmaCORE(TM) 320&#215;240 12um Thermal Core<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Detection Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>331m on a Human Sized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Recognition Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>85m on a Human Sized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Identification Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>53m on a Human Sized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Eye Relief<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>15mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>FOV [HxV]<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>24.18\u00b0(H) \u00d718.13\u00b0(V)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Memory<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>4 Hours of Video<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Dimensions (mm\/in)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>145 x 50 x 65mm \/ 5.7 \u00d7 1.9 \u00d7 2.6in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>208g \/ 0.46lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Optical Magnification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Lens System<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>F\/1.00; 9.1mm fixed focus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Digital Zoom<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1x &#8211; 4x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Diopter Adjustment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>-5 to +5 dpt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Battery Life<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Up to 1h at 20\u00b0 C (68\u00b0 F)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Battery Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1 x CR123A (3V)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Wireless<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Display<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>XGA (1024 x 768) OLED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Graphics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Active On-Screen Graphics and Iconology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Refresh Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>60 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Operating Temperature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>-40\u00b0 C to +50\u00b0 C (-40\u00b0 F to + 122\u00b0 F)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Waterproof<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>IP67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Image Processing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Digital Enhancement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Warranty<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 years w\/ registration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sidekick 320 is the smallest fully multi-functional 12-micron 320 thermal imaging monocular on the market. 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