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Armasight Sidekick 320 vs Teledyne FLIR Breach PTQ136

The Sidekick 320 runs a 320×240 core at 12 µm behind a 9.1 mm lens; the Breach PTQ136 runs 320×256 at 12 µm behind 9.1 mm. The Breach PTQ136 has 1.1× the pixels. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 190 m and 190 m and recognize one at 47 m and 47 m. The Breach PTQ136 is lighter by 0.1 oz. Approximate prices are ~$1,049 and ~$1,995.

Estimated range, standing human, clear air
Armasight Sidekick 320320×240 · 12 µm · 9.1 mm
29 m identify47 m recognize190 m detectbox says 331 m (human-sized target)
Teledyne FLIR Breach PTQ136320×256 · 12 µm · 9.1 mm
29 m identify47 m recognize190 m detect
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Estimated from pixel pitch and lens focal length using the Johnson criteria (2, 8 and 13 pixels across a 0.5 m human critical dimension), clear air, 50 % probability. A model of the optics, not a measurement — real range depends on temperature contrast, humidity and the animal.
SpecArmasightArmasight Sidekick 320Teledyne FLIRTeledyne FLIR Breach PTQ136
Published
Sensor320×240320×256
Pixel pitch12 µm12 µm
NETD<40 mK
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Lens9.1 mm9.1 mm
Base magnification
Digital zoomup to 4×up to 4×
Field of view24.18° horizontal24° horizontal
Display1024x768 OLED1280x960 LCOS
Claimed detection331 m
Claim basishuman-sized target
Run time1.5 h1.5 h
Battery typeCR123CR123
Weight7.5 oz7.4 oz
Length3.9″5.5″
Laser rangefinderNoNo
Ballistic calculatorNoNo
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiNoNo
IP ratingIP67
Warranty3 years10 years (detector)
Country of originUSA (assembled)USA
Approx. price~$1,049~$1,995
Derived here
IFOV1.319 mrad1.319 mrad
Est. detection190 m190 m
Est. recognition47 m47 m
Est. identification29 m29 m
Claim ÷ estimate1.7×
Derived field of view23.8°23.8°
Pixels per degree13.413.4
Where to buyArmasightTeledyne FLIR

Tinted rows are where these two differ. Prices are approximate.