HIKMICRO Thunder 4.0 Thermal Clip-Ons

The HIKMICRO Thunder 4.0 range is a line of thermal clip-ons that mount in front of your day scope, so you keep your own reticle and zero and add a thermal image at 1×. All three models share a 0.49-inch AMOLED display, a 1,200 m laser rangefinder built into the lens, 64 GB of recording storage and an IP67 magnesium alloy body. Choose the TQ35CL 4.0 for a wider view, the TQ50CL 4.0 for more reach, or the TX70CL 4.0 for a 1280 sensor. For other options, see all of our HIKMICRO thermal clip-ons.

HIKMICRO Thunder TQ35CL 4.0 | Thermal Clip-On

Which HIKMICRO Thunder 4.0 Model Should You Choose?

The model names tell you what each one is. TQ means a 640 × 512 sensor and TX means a 1280 × 1024 sensor. The number is the lens size in millimetres, C means clip-on and L means it has a laser rangefinder.

Compare the Thunder 4.0 models

TQ35CL 4.0: 640 × 512, 35mm F1.0 lens, 12.5° × 8.0° field of view, 1,800 m detection, 542 g.
TQ50CL 4.0: 640 × 512, 50mm F1.0 lens, 8.8° × 7.0° field of view, 2,600 m detection, 560.3 g.
TX70CL 4.0: 1280 × 1024, 70mm F1.3 lens, 12.8° × 10.3° field of view, 3,500 m detection, 575 g.

What every Thunder 4.0 has

0.49-inch 1920 × 1080 AMOLED display
905 nm laser rangefinder in the lens, 10 m to 1,200 m
HSIS with Sync Pro for a continuous image without regular shutter interruptions
NETD under 12 mK, 12 µm pixels, 50 Hz
64 GB storage with video, audio, snapshots and recoil-activated recording
Five zeroing profiles, 6,000 J recoil resistance, IP67 magnesium alloy body
Two HM-3840DC rechargeable batteries and USB Type-C power

Who each model suits

The TQ35CL 4.0 suits closer work and scanning, with the widest view of the two 640 models. The TQ50CL 4.0 suits open country and higher day scope magnification. The TX70CL 4.0 suits long-range work where you want the image to hold detail as you zoom your day scope.

HIKMICRO Thunder 4.0 FAQs

Do I need to re-zero my rifle?

A clip-on sits in front of your day scope and you aim with the day scope's own reticle, so your existing zero stays in place. Point-of-impact precision on the Thunder 4.0 is about 1 MOA. Check your point of impact after fitting it.

What do I need to mount it?

You need an adapter that suits your day scope's objective. An adapter is not included. See our clip-on adapters and the thermal mounts guide.

Can I use it as a handheld monocular?

Yes. The rear has an M52 × 0.75 thread for an optional eyepiece, sold separately, which turns it into a handheld thermal monocular for spotting.

How is it different from the Thunder 3.0?

Thunder 4.0 adds an AMOLED display, HSIS with Sync Pro and a 1280 model. See the HIKMICRO Thunder 3.0 range to compare. For more options, see our HIKMICRO 640 clip-ons or all thermal clip-ons.