Aimpoint sure makes some high quality optics, and they’ve been doing it for a long time…
Their red dots are extremely rugged and reliable, and that’s part of the reason they’ve been so popular over the years…
Right now, two of their most talked about optics are…
- The Aimpoint PRO (Check Price On Optics Planet – Over 515 Reviews)
- The Aimpoint Comp M2 (now discontinued)
Now at this point, the Comp M2 is discontinued. So you can’t really get it unless you’re able to find one on the used market…
But despite that, in this Aimpoint PRO Vs Comp M2 comparison I’m going to put these sights up against each other in the typical 6 categories I use to compare optics…
- Durability And Toughness
- Reticle And Lens Clarity
- Size Comparison
- Battery Life And Brightness Settings
- Extra Goodies Included With The Optic
- Price Comparison
It should be pretty fun, and in the end, I’ll tell you which one of these two sights I prefer. Let’s get to it!
Durability And Toughness…
Aimpoint PRO
As I mentioned earlier, Aimpoints are pretty much known for their durability and reliability, and the Aimpoint PRO continues that tradition…
To start off with, the PRO actually stands for ‘Patrol Rifle Optic’. So from the start, you know that it was built for serious use and that it’s a very tough optic…
Now, the sight housing on the Aimpoint PRO is constructed from a high strength aluminum, which is a very rugged material…
And it also has a hard anodized finish which will help protect the optic from the elements. In addition to that, the PRO is a waterproof sight…
It’s rated to be waterproof in up to 45 meters (150 feet) of water, and it can easily handle duty in rainy, snowy, and other wet weather conditions…
Last, the Aimpoint PRO is a shockproof optic. So it can easily handle the recoil from being mounted on high powered rifles, shotguns, and pistol caliber carbines or submachine guns…
All in all, the durability and reliability that you get with the Aimpoint PRO is very impressive.
Aimpoint Comp M2
The Aimpoint Comp M2 is also a very tough red dot sight. It was actually used in the Armed Forces, and because of that, it had to be built to a very high standard…
Now the sight housing on the Comp M2 is also constructed from a high strength aluminum, which again is a very rugged material…
And it also has a hard anodized matte finish that will help protect the sight from the elements and keep it non-reflective at the same time…
On top of that, the Comp M2 is also a waterproof sight. It’s rated to be waterproof in up to 25 meters (80 feet) of water, and just as with the Aimpoint PRO, it can easily handle any rainy or snowy conditions you can throw at it…
Last, the Comp M2 is also a shockproof optic. So it can also handle being mounted on shotguns, high powered rifles, and submachine guns or PCCs.
Durability And Toughness Conclusions…
This is a tough category in which to compare these two optics because they’re both Aimpoints and because of that, they’re both incredibly tough red dot sights…
First of all, they both have a sight housing that’s made from high strength aluminum with a hard anodized finish, and they’re both shockproof, so they can handle being mounted on pretty much any type of rifle…
But the biggest difference between the two comes when we compare their waterproof ratings. The Aimpoint PRO is rated to be waterproof in 150 feet of water, whereas the Comp M2 is only rated to be waterproof in 80 feet of water…
Even though both are very impressive waterproof ratings, the PRO is clearly superior. So for that reason, I’m going to give the win to the Aimpoint PRO in this category.
Winner: Aimpoint PRO
Reticle And Lens Clarity…
Aimpoint PRO
The lens on the Aimpoint PRO is very clear. You don’t really get any of that annoying blue tint that you’ll find on some other red dot sights…
And overall, you’re able to get a clear view when looking through the optic and establish a clean sight picture when you’re shooting…
Also, because the PRO is a full size red dot sight (rather than a micro red dot sight like the Aimpoint T2 or Comp M5), you’re able to get a fairly large field of view when looking through the sight…
Seeing more when you’re shooting is always going to benefit you, and that’s one of the key benefits that you get with a full-sized optic like the PRO…
Now the reticle on the Aimpoint PRO is a simple 2 MOA dot, and I think it’s a very good reticle. The reason why I like it is because the 2 MOA dot is large enough that your eye picks it up very easily and quickly, which allows you to shoot very fast…
But at the same time, the 2 MOA dot is small enough that you can aim very precisely at small targets or targets that are at further distances…
So it’s a great reticle because it helps you shoot fast without sacrificing the precision you’ll need for accurate shots, and I much prefer it over larger MOA dots such as 4 MOA, 6 MOA, or even 8 MOA…
Aimpoint Comp M2
The lens on the Aimpoint Comp M2 is also very clear. Again, you don’t get any of the annoying blue tint that’s found on some other red dot sights…
And overall, you can see clearly when looking through the optic, and get a very clear sight picture when shooting…
In addition to that, the Comp M2 is also a full sized red dot sight. It has a 30mm tube just like the Aimpoint PRO, and because of that and the objective lens size, you’re (again) able to get a larger field of view than you would with a micro red dot sight…
Now the reticle on the Comp M2 is a 4 MOA dot. It works well in that it’s very easy for your eye to pick up the dot quickly, but I do sometimes wish it was a little more precise when shooting at very small targets…
That being said, it’s very functional for realistic-sized targets. I just typically prefer a smaller dot for more precision.
Reticle And Lens Clarity Conclusions…
Ok so in this category both of these sights have a very clear lens which allows you to get a clean sight picture…
That being said, they have different reticles because the Aimpoint PRO has a 2 MOA dot reticle and the Comp M2 has a 4 MOA dot reticle…
Both will work, but I prefer the 2 MOA dot reticle that you get on the PRO because its just as fast as the 4 MOA dot on the Comp M2
But at the same time, you get a little bit more precision for making shots that require a high degree of accuracy…
So in this category, I’m going to give the win, once again, to the Aimpoint PRO.
Winner: Aimpoint PRO
Size Comparison…
Aimpoint PRO
The Aimpoint PRO is a full sized red dot sight. It has a height that measures in at 2.2 inches. It has a width that also measures in at 2.2 inches, and it has a length that measures in at 4.5 inches…
In addition to that, the weight on the Pro comes in at 7.8 ounces.
Aimpoint Comp M2
The Aimpoint Comp M2 is also a full sized red dot sight. It also has a height that measures in at 2.2 inches, and the width is also 2.2 inches…
The length measures in at 5.1 inches, and it has a weight that comes in at 7.1 ounces.
Size Comparison Conclusions…
Both of these sights are very similar in terms of size. They both have the same dimensions when it comes to width and height…
And the differences in overall length and weight are very minimal. So because these two sights are so similar, I’m just going to call it a draw in this category.
Winner: Draw
Battery Life And Brightness Settings…
Aimpoint PRO
The Aimpoint PRO uses one 2L76 or DL1/3N type battery which is able to power the sight for around 30,000 hours when on setting 7…
I love super long battery life like this on my optics and the reason why is very simple… You don’t want you optic dying on you at the wrong time…
I’ve had cheaper red dot sights run out of batteries at the range before and that can get pretty annoying, but at the end of that day, it’s not that big a deal because you can just change out the battery when you get home…
But what you really want to avoid is your optic’s battery dying on you in a life or death self defense situation…
On top of that, I think it’s a good idea to keep your optic always turned on because again, if you’re ever forced to grab your gun in an emergency, you don’t want to be fiddling around with the buttons just to turn your sight on…
And since the Aimpoint PRO has 30,000 hours of battery life, you can keep it turned on and ready to go at all times, and it’s very unlikely that your battery will die on you…
Especially if you follow that standard advice of changing it out at least once a year (a lot of people recommend doing it on your birthday)…
Now with the Aimpoint PRO you get 6 daylight brightness settings, 4 night vision settings, and 1 extra bright setting…
The daylight brightness settings are very powerful on the high end, and you shouldn’t have any problems with the reticle washing out even on a sunny day…
And if the conditions are really extreme, you also have the extra bright setting that you can bump the optic up to…
Now the 4 night vision settings will have to be used with night vision equipment, and if you have that equipment or plan on getting some, you’ll be able to run the optic at night very easily.
Aimpoint Comp M2
The Aimpoint Comp M2 also uses a 2L76 or DL1/3N type battery, and it’s able to power the sight for around 10,000 hours…
That’s not quite as long as the battery life you get with the Aimpoint PRO, but it is over a year’s worth of battery life which means you can keep the sight turned on at all times…
And still not have to worry about the battery dying on you at the wrong time (as long as you swap out the battery at least once a year)…
Now the brightness settings on the Comp M2 are exactly the same as those found on the Aimpoint PRO. So you have 6 daylight brightness settings, 4 NV settings, and 1 extra bright setting…
Again, the daylight brightness settings get very bright on the high end, and you should be able to see your reticle even on a very sunny day…
And the NV settings will have to be used with NV equipment and will allow you to easily run the optic in the dark.
Battery Life And Brightness Settings Conclusions…
So in this section, both of these sights use the same battery, and they both have the same exact brightness settings which include NV settings and the extra bright settings…
That being said, they’re very different when it comes to battery life because the Aimpoint PRO gives you 30,000 hours of battery life whereas the Comp M2 only gives you 10,000 hours…
Super long battery life is actually a very important feature on a red dot sight because it allows you to leave the sight on at all times, so that it’s ready to go in an emergency….
So because of that, the Aimpoint PRO is the clear winner in this category.
Winner: Aimpoint PRO
Extra Goodies Included With The Optic…
Aimpoint PRO
The Aimpoint PRO comes with some pretty cool accessories. First of all, it comes with flip up lens covers…
The covers are actually pretty unique because the front lens cover is blacked out like normal. However, the rear lens cover is clear…
This might seem like it doesn’t make much sense, but it actually does have a purpose. You see, the clear lens actually allows you to see the reticle even if both lens covers are closed…
And as long as you keep both eyes open, the dot will superimpose over your target allowing you to aim. It’s just the way your brain works…
And I think it’s cool because you can keep both lenses completely covered and still have the ability to make a quick shot in an emergency…
Now in addition to that, the Aimpoint PRO comes with an included mount. It’s called the QRP2 mount which stands for ‘Quick Release Picatinny’, and it’s actually a pretty high quality mount…
It sets you up for a co witness with an AR-15 or an AR-10 style of rifle (or any other rifle that requires a high mount)…
But it also has a removable spacer, which will lower the sight and make it a more suitable level for something like a shotgun or an AK…
The inclusion of the mount is huge in my opinion because it means you’ll be able to mount your optic without having to spend extra money on an aftermarket mount…
So your whole sight is ready to go right out of the box, which is really nice, and that’s not always the case when dealing with premium quality optics.
Aimpoint Comp M2
Since the Aimpoint Comp M2 has been discontinued, it doesn’t come with any accessories anymore. So, not much to discuss here.
Extra Accessories Conclusions…
Well, this is a pretty easy category to call because the Comp M2 has been discontinued. But even though that’s the case, the Aimpoint PRO comes with some awesome accessories…
I like that you get the two lens covers and that the rear cover is clear so you can make a quick emergency shot if you need too…
And I love that you get an included mount with it because you won’t have to spend extra money after picking up your sight…
So yeah, the Aimpoint PRO is obviously the winner here.
Winner: Aimpoint PRO
Price Comparison…
It’s really hard to compare these two sights in this category because as I’ve mentioned already, the Comp M2 is now a discontinued optic…
But that being said, you can sometimes find them on the used market, and even though the prices are going to vary a lot, they’re typically going to be around 230 to 240 bucks more expensive than the Aimpoint PRO…
Now I don’t want to give an exact number in terms of the Aimpoint PRO’s price either because those prices are known to fluctuate as well…
But the least expensive option is going to be the Aimpoint PRO, and it would have been the less expensive option even if the Comp M2 was not discontinued…
So the winner in this category is the Aimpoint PRO.
Winner: Aimpoint PRO
Aimpoint PRO Vs Comp M2 – Final Thoughts…
So in the end, in the Durability And Toughness category, both sights are made from a high strength aluminum, and they’re both shockproof…
However, the Aimpoint PRO has a superior waterproof rating to the Comp M2. So for that reason, it came out ahead in this category…
In the Lens Clarity And Reticle category, both the Aimpoint PRO and the Comp M2 have a very clear lens which allows you to get a clean sight picture…
However, the PRO has a 2 MOA dot reticle whereas the Comp M2 has a 4 MOA dot reticle. I prefer the 2 MOA dot on the AImpoint PRO because it’s just as fast as the 4 MOA dot…
But at the same time, it allows you to shoot more accurately. So the PRO came away as the winner here…
In the Size Comparison, both sights are a very similar size. They both have the same dimensions in terms of height and width, and the differences in terms of their length and weight are very small. So I called it a draw in this category…
In the Battery Life And Brightness Settings category, both of these sights use the same battery and they both have the same brightness settings, which include NV settings…
However, the Aimpoint PRO gives you 30,000 hours of battery and the Comp M2 only gives you 10,000 hours. So the PRO came out ahead in this section…
In the Extra Accessories category, it was an easy win for the Aimpoint PRO because the COmp M2 has been discontinued…
But regardless of that fact, the Aimpoint PRO is pretty formidable in this category because it comes with flip up lens covers and a fully adjustable mount…
And last in the Price Comparison, the Aimpoint PRO is the less expensive optic by at least around 230 to 240 (if you’re even able to find a Comp M2 on the used market)…
So which of these sights do I prefer? I prefer Aimpoint PRO…
I prefer the Aimpoint Pro for several reasons, and I would even if the Comp M2 was not discontinued. The Aimpoint PRO is a newer sight than the Comp M2, and I think that really showed throughout the comparison…
First of all, the PRO is slightly more durable with a much higher waterproof rating than the Comp M2. So it’s going to keep working for you even through some very tough use…
In addition to that, the PRO has a better reticle in my opinion. The 2 MOA dot will be just as fast as the 4 MOA dot on the Comp M2, but it’ll give you greater precision for accurate shots at the same time…
The battery life is also much longer on the Aimpoint PRO than the Comp M2. So you can keep your sight ready to go at all times and still have confidence that you’re optic won’t run out of batteries on you…
And you get some pretty cool accessories with the PRO like the QRP2 mount, which will save you time and money because you won’t have to go out and purchase a mount separately…
Last, the PRO is a less expensive optic than the Comp M2 even if you’re able to find one on the used market. So it’ll end up saving you some money too…
So in the end, Aimpoint was able to produce the PRO which is more durable than the Comp M2 and has more features at a lower price point…
So it’s easy to see why the Comp M2 was discontinued…
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the comparison between these two awesome Aimpoint red dots!