Hikmicro Thunder TQ35CR 2.0

• 640×512 thermal sensor: The higher-resolution detector gives the clip-on a cleaner thermal image with more usable detail, helping with target recognition and scene interpretation at longer distances.
• 12 μm pixel pitch and 20 mK NETD: This combination improves fine temperature separation, so animals, terrain edges, and background detail remain easier to distinguish in rain, fog, or low-contrast conditions.
• 1× clip-on format: Built to sit in front of a daytime riflescope, it preserves the familiar handling and reticle of the host optic while adding thermal capability for hunting and observation after dark.
• 35 mm F1.0 objective lens: The fast lens helps the sensor gather more thermal energy, supporting a brighter, more informative image and a practical 1800 m detection range.
• Magnesium housing with 8.5 h battery life: The light but durable body is easier to carry on a rifle setup, while the long runtime supports extended outings without frequent battery changes.

About the Hikmicro Thunder Series

Hikmicro Thunder is the company’s thermal clip-on family for shooters who want to add thermal imaging to a familiar daytime optic rather than switch to a dedicated thermal riflescope. The series is built around a front-mounted clip-on concept, allowing a compatible daytime scope to remain in place while the thermal unit handles detection and observation in darkness, fog, or other visually difficult conditions. Within Hikmicro’s outdoor lineup, the Thunder range sits as a practical bridge between conventional glass optics and dedicated thermal aiming systems.

Thunder 2.0 and Thunder 3.0 both appear in Hikmicro’s catalog, with the 2.0 generation using uncooled focal plane array thermal sensors. The series is aimed at hunting and field use where fast deployment, compact dimensions, and dependable image quality matter more than unnecessary complexity. Its defining characteristics are the 1× clip-on layout, thermal imaging integration ahead of a daytime scope, and a design philosophy centered on keeping the rifle’s existing ergonomics and sight picture as consistent as possible. That makes the Thunder line especially relevant for users who want thermal capability without changing the basic feel of their established setup.

About the Hikmicro Thunder TQ35CR 2.0

The Hikmicro Thunder TQ35CR 2.0 is a 1.00× thermal clip-on designed for shooters who want to keep their daytime riflescope in service while gaining the ability to detect heat signatures in darkness and poor visibility. Because it mounts in front of the day optic, it supports a more familiar shooting workflow than a separate dedicated thermal scope, which is especially useful when a rifle is already set up around a preferred reticle, eye position, and zeroing routine.

Its core strength is the combination of a 640×512 uncooled FPA sensor, 12.00 μm pixel pitch, and 20.00 mK NETD. In practical terms, that means better separation between animals and background clutter when temperature differences are small, such as in damp weather, early morning conditions, or dense cover. The 35.00 mm F1.0 objective lens supports a stated 1800.00 m detection range, giving the unit enough reach for scanning open ground while still remaining compact enough for rifle-mounted use.

The viewing experience is supported by a 1024×768 OLED display, which provides a crisp image with good contrast and helps preserve fine thermal detail through the host optic. A 50.00 Hz refresh rate keeps movement looking natural when tracking game or scanning across uneven terrain. The magnesium housing keeps weight to 538.00 g, helping the clip-on stay manageable on the rifle, while waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof construction suits hard field use. WiFi connectivity, image capture, video recording, and video output add practical utility for reviewing observations and sharing footage after the hunt.

About Hikmicro

Hikmicro was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China. The company specializes primarily in thermal imaging, while also working with visible-light imaging, ultrasonic technology, electromagnetic technology, and radar. In the outdoor optics segment, its range covers thermal monoculars, thermal scopes, thermal clip-ons, digital day-and-night scopes, and multispectrum binoculars.

Within that lineup, product families such as THUNDER, STELLAR, LYNX, FALCON, and CONDOR show a strong focus on field-use thermal devices for hunting and observation. Hikmicro’s 2023 outdoor materials also record the release of 12 μm thermal detectors in 256×192, 384×288, and 640×512 resolutions in 2020, which is relevant to the compact sensor architecture used across many of its outdoor products. That background makes Hikmicro a specialist manufacturer in thermal and digital hunting optics rather than a general sporting-goods brand.

Main Features

• Product type: Thermal clip-on system
• Magnification: 1.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 35.00 mm
• Field of view: 219.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 12.50 °
• Close focus distance: 2.00 m
• Detection range: 1800.00 m
• Thermal sensor type: Uncooled FPA
• Sensor resolution: 640x512
• Pixel pitch: 12.00 μm
• NETD: 20.00 mK
• Refresh rate: 50.00 Hz
• Calibration mode: Automatic, Manual
• Display type: OLED
• Display resolution: 1024×768
• Image capture: Yes
• Video recording: Yes
• Video output: Yes
• Connectivity: Wifi
• Built-in rangefinder: No
• Housing material: Magnesium
• Length: 186.53 mm
• Width: 68.04 mm
• Height: 67.40 mm
• Weight: 538.00 g
• Power supply: Rechargeable Battery
• Battery life: 8.50 h
• Working temperature range: -30°C to +55°C
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Shockproof: Yes
• Made in: China

Warranty

2 years. Hikmicro lists this model with a 2-year warranty period.