Armasight Releases NEW Sidekick 320 Thermal Monocular
Paul B. 11.10.23
Thermal rifle optics offer an incredible advantage for nighttime hunting, but they have their drawbacks. It can be difficult to scan an area for thermal signatures, and you can forget using it to navigate on foot. The new Armasight Sidekick 320 handheld aims to eliminate those disadvantages and give users another level of capability, the ability to pair with traditional nightvision for unparalleled night navigation.
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Sidekick 320
The Sidekick 320 is the smallest fully multi-functional 12-micron 320 thermal imaging monocular on the market. This unit boasts a fast 60Hz frame rate for smooth operation and industry-best, outstanding visual acuity, based on Armasight’s Iron Wolf thermal technology platform. Weighing under 210 grams, the Sidekick can be used as a handheld mini-monocular or can be headset/helmet mounted utilizing the built-in mini-rail for hands- free operation. The high definition 1024 × 768 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.
The Sidekick 320 offers an extensive suite of features including video and image capture, USB video stream, USB-C interface for viewing your recordings and photos on external devices such as computers or televisions. Users will enjoy the functionality of multiple color palettes, intuitive simple 3 button controls, and compatibility with the Ravyn Rail Bridge Mount for helmet mounting with PVS-14, MNVD, or second Sidekick (sold separately).
The Sidekick is a handheld or helmet mounted device. Offering the ability to wear as a single monocular or bridging it with traditional night vision like a PVS-14, or even with a second Sidekick. Just because it is a smaller device, it doesn’t seem like Armasight skimped on the feature sets they are known for.
Features
- Multiple color palettes
- Intuitive 3-button control
- Dovetail Mini-Rail included for Helmet Mounting
- Works with Ravyn Rail Bridge Mount for helmet mounting with PVS-14, MNVD, or second Sidekick (sold separately)
- Video Recording & Image Capture
- USB-C Interface for External Devices
- Works with External Power Banks via USB-C
- Compass
- ULTEM Composite Body and Ergonomic Design
Package Includes: Thermal Monocular, 2 × CR123A Battery, USB-C Cable, Battery Extender, Product Manual, Lens Cloth, Soft Case Designed and Assembled in the USA.
Coming in at an MSRP of $2,299 and shipping now, this is a very interesting addition to Armasight’s lineup. What do you think of the Sidekick 320? Do you have any experience with handheld thermals? Let us know in the comments section below. If you are interested in checking out the Sidekick for yourself, head over to the product page here and be sure to follow Armasight USA on Instagram for updates, pictures, and video clips.
