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Q&A for Armasight Sidekick 640 1x19mm Thermal Monocular — 7 Questions & 8 Answers

Name Armasight Sidekick 640 1x19mm Thermal Monocular (4.6)
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Logan, member, from MA, United States, asked on October 10, 2024

Can this be mounted as a thermal clip on for a rifle?

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Answered by Armasight, Manufacturer from IL, United States, on April 03, 2025

No, the Sidekick series is designed to be used as a handheld or helmet mounted device.

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Georgetown, member, from GA, United States, asked on June 30, 2025

What additional equipment would I need to mount this to a helmet?

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Answered by Armasight, Manufacturer from IL, United States, on July 02, 2025

The Sidekick series can be mounted to a helmet in many various ways. One option is the Armasight #183 Helmet Mount, found here: https://www.opticsplanet.com/armasight-mnvd-helmet-mount-183.html

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BD, member, from LA, United States, asked on March 15, 2024

is it a 16650 or 18650 battery?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on March 15, 2024

The Armasight Sidekick 640 1x19mm Thermal Monocular utilizes (and includes) 2x CR123A batteries. It can run on a single CR123A battery for 1.5 hours, or 2x CR123A batteries for 5.5 hours with the included battery extender. It can also run on a single 16650 battery (not included).

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Captain Fox, member, from AZ, United States, asked on March 09, 2024

What are the exact differences between this and the 320 version? Is it only resolution?

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Answered by Armasight, Manufacturer from IL, United States, on April 17, 2025

Compared to the Sidekick 320, the Sidekick 640 has: higher resolution, wider field of view, larger objective lens, and a focusable objective lens.

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Adrian Gerson, member, from FL, United States, asked on January 06, 2024

Is there a way to hook up a external battery pack for longer run time?

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Answered by Armasight, Manufacturer from IL, United States, on April 17, 2025

Yes, the Sidekick features a USB-C port which an external power source can be connected.

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Andrew, member, from MI, United States, asked on December 24, 2023

Does this have the same mounting interface as a pvs14?

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Answered by Armasight, Manufacturer from IL, United States, on April 17, 2025

No, the Sidekick use the Mini-Rail mounting interface.

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frogger, guest, from SD, United States, asked on December 18, 2023

Which mount do I need to buy with this for helmet mounting

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Answered by Armasight, Manufacturer from IL, United States, on April 17, 2025

You would need a mount the is compatible with the Mini-Rail mounting interface. Please reach out to us at support@armasight.com for any assistance.

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