Aimpoint makes some really fantastic red dot sights… And that can make it difficult when you’re really trying to focus in on which model is gonna be right for you.
I understand how annoying it can be to have to hunt down all the information and then come to a decision…
So in this post, we’re going to be comparing the following two red dot sights…
- The Aimpoint Micro H2 (Get Best Pricing Here!)
- The Aimpoint Micro T2 (Get Best Pricing Here!)
We’ll be doing a deep dive comparing the Aimpoint H2 vs the T2, and I’ve tried to break down all the info in an easy-to-follow way.
For example, we’ll be going through and comparing these two Aimpoints in the following categories…
- Durability And Toughness
- Reticle And Lens Clarity
- Battery Life And Brightness Settings
- Extra Goodies Included With The Optic
- Price Comparison
In the end, I’ll tell you which sight I prefer and you should have a really good idea of whether or not either of these Aimpoints is the right optic for you.
Let’s get started!
Durability And Toughness…
Aimpoint H2
If you don’t know, Aimpoint has a reputation for creating super reliable and super tough red dot sights, and their micro red dot sights are probably the most rugged micro red dots around.
With that all said, the Aimpoint H2 is an extremely tough little sight. It has a hard-anodized aluminum alloy sight housing, which makes it resistant to the elements and very strong.
In addition to that, the sight housing covers the windage and elevation turrets preventing them from being able to snap off easily, which is something that can happen with other micro red dots.
The H2 is also able to be submersed in up to 15 feet of water and still remain completely functional, and it can handle rainy, snowy, or wet conditions without any issues at all.
Last, it’s tough enough to handle the recoil from pistol caliber carbines, high-powered rifles, and even shotguns very easily.
Aimpoint T2
The Aimpoint T2 is similar to the H2 but not exactly the same. To start off, the Micro T2 also has a hard-anodized aluminum alloy sight housing which is very rugged.
In addition to that, it also has a portion of the sight housing that covers the windage and elevation turrets, protecting them from being able to easily snap off…
But instead of only being waterproof up to 15 feet, the Aimpoint T2 micro is submersible in up to 82 feet of water.
That means it’s strong enough that you could actually take it scuba diving with you if you wanted to!
Now as a civilian that’s probably something you’ll never need to do, but it does indicate just how tough this little red dot sight actually is.
Durability And Toughness Conclusions…
In conclusion, these two micro red dots are both extremely tough. But because the Aimpoint T2 is submersible in up to 82 feet of water rather than the 15 feet of the H2…
… I give the edge in durability and toughness to the Aimpoint T2.
Winner: Aimpoint T2
Reticle And Lens Clarity…
Aimpoint H2
The lens on the Aimpoint H2 is extremely clear. This is because Aimpoint puts a multi-layered coating on the lens as well as a special anti-reflex coating.
The result, as I said before, is a crystal clear view through the optic without any of the bluish or greenish tint that you get with some other micro red dot sights.
Secondly, the reticle on the Aimpoint H2 is a simple 2 MOA dot. This is one of my favorite reticles for a red dot sight for two reasons…
First, because it’s large enough to easily and quickly pick up the reticle (with your eye) when you need to make a quick shot.
And second, because it allows you to still aim precisely at small targets in the distance (a larger dot can end up covering part of your target and obstructing your view).
I also just like the fact that it gives you a simple sight picture because sometimes having a BDC (Bullet Drop Compensator) or other stuff on your reticle…
…can make your sight picture cluttered and even be confusing in a high-pressure situation. But the 2 MOA dot is simple, fast, and easy.
Aimpoint T2
Just as with the Aimpoint H2, the Aimpoint T2 also has an extremely clear lens. In fact, the T2 has the same multi-layered coatings and special anti-reflective coating… so you get the same crystal clear view.
The reticle on the T2 is also exactly the same as the H2. It’s a simple 2 MOA dot…
…and as I already mentioned, I think it’s a great option on a red dot sight because it’s fast, precise, and easy to use.
Reticle And Lens Clarity Conclusions…
In conclusion, the Aimpoint H2 and Aimpoint T2 reticle and clarity are exactly the same. They both have a crystal clear view through the lens, and they both use a 2 MOA dot reticle. So in this category, it’s a draw.
Winner: DRAW
Battery Life And Brightness Settings…
Aimpoint H2
The battery life on the Aimpoint H2 is very impressive… It uses one CR2032 battery, and it can last for 50,000 hours which equals 5 years worth of battery life.
Ultra long battery life like that is an important feature for me because it means you can simply leave your optic turned on all the time.
That means it will always be ready to go even if you need to use it in an emergency, and you won’t have to worry about spinning the brightness dial from off to on before dealing with the threat.
All you really have to do is swap out the battery once a year, and you’ll never have to worry about turning on your sight or the battery dying on you. That makes things simple which I really like.
In addition to that, the H2 has 12 daylight brightness settings available, and as I mentioned before, you select them by spinning a dial on the side of the sight housing.
With 12 brightness settings on hand, no matter what the lighting conditions are outside (whether it be super bright or an overcast day) you can adjust the brightness of the reticle very easily.
There are no night vision settings on the Aimpoint H2 which honestly is a downside because even many red dots with a lower price tag include NV brightness settings…
… but the truth is that most people will never use NV settings. So if that’s the case for you, you’re not really missing too much.
Aimpoint T2
Like the H2 the Aimpoint T2 uses one CR2032 battery which powers the sight for 5 years…
So you get the same ultra long battery life, which as I mentioned before is an extremely important feature to me.
The difference comes when we start talking about the brightness settings. The Aimpoint T2 includes 8 daylight brightness settings and 4 night vision settings.
With the 8 daylight brightness settings, you can easily adjust the brightness to match whatever lighting situations you’re dealing with…
…and obviously, the night vision settings are a bonus if you ever intend to use your rifle with NV equipment (most of us civilians won’t, but some will).
Battery Life Conclusions…
Obviously, the battery life on these two sights is exactly the same… 50,000 hours which is awesome. The difference comes when we start talking about the brightness settings…
Even though the T2 only has 8 daylight brightness settings compared to the 12 settings on the H2, I still like the fact that the T2 has 4 night vision settings as well (options are always good!).
So for me, the clear winner in this category is the Aimpoint T2.
Winner: Aimpoint T2
Extra Goodies Included With The Optic…
Aimpoint H2
The Aimpoint H2 comes with some interesting accessories. It does come with a factory Aimpoint micro mount, but it is a low mount, which is a problem for me.
Now, if you’re running this optic on a pistol caliber carbine or a shotgun, the low mount will work out for you just fine, but most people will want to use this red dot on an AR-15, which will require a high mount.
That means you’ll have to get an aftermarket AR-15 mount, and I recommend you check out the American Defense mount (great mount that is quick detach).
In addition to that, this optic does come with removable lens covers, which I think are useful and pretty high quality.
They stay on the sight pretty well, so you don’t have the annoying experience of them falling off easily all the time.
… and each of the cap ends is actually clear, so you can see through your optic even with the covers closed (great if you lenses are covered and you need to make a quick shot).
Aimpoint T2
With the Aimpoint T2 you also get the same factory Aimpoint mount. Again, if you’re running this sight on a PCC or shotgun that’s great…
…but if you’re using it on an AR-15 you’re going to want a high mount, so you can aim comfortably and co witness it with backup iron sights.
The lens covers that come with the Aimpoint T2 are also very good. They are a little different from the Aimpoint H2 lens covers because while the rear cover is clear, the front cover is blacked out.
Aimpoint does this because you can still use the sight even if the front lens is blacked out to make a quick shot. You just have to keep both eyes open when you aim and the dot will still appear over your target.
Personally I would prefer both lens caps to be clear like on the H2, but this is still a system that can work very well and I don’t think it’s that big of a deal.
Extra Accessories Conclusions…
Both of these sights come with removable lens covers and low Aimpoint mount. I think both could be improved by including a high amount in the package, but as it is, I think we have a draw.
Winner: DRAW
Price Comparison…
Let’s not beat around the bush here, I can’t really get into specific numbers because the prices of these sights are changing all the time.
But at the time I’m writing this review, both of these sights are well over the 700 dollar mark and the Aimpoint T2 is over 100 bucks more than the Aimpoint H2.
Aimpoint is a premium red dot sight, so I definitely think these optics are worth the amount you’ll pay for them, but because the T2 is more expensive, I have to give the edge in price to the H2.
Winner Aimpoint H2
Aimpoint H2 Vs T2 – Conclusions…
So to break it all down in a nutshell, I gave the durability and toughness edge to the Aimpoint T2. For the reticle and lens clarity category it was a draw…
Under the battery life and brightness setting category, I gave the edge to the Aimpoint T2. Under the extra accessories category, it was a draw, and last, under the price comparison, the edge went to the H2.
So which sight do I think is better? My pick is the Aimpoint T2.
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I prefer the T2 because it’s slightly more durable and it includes NV brightness settings. Because of that and because of that fact that you’re not really saving that much money by going with the H2…
…I just think it makes sense to go all out for the Aimpoint Micro T2 which is pretty much considered the gold standard of all micro red dot sights.
With all that being said, the H2 is a great sight, and if you want an Aimpoint but want to save a little bit of cash, I don’t really think you can go wrong with it.
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