There is definitely a top tier in the world of red dot sights…
And one of the brands that has to be included in that tier is Aimpoint…
Aimpoints are awesome because they’re all pretty much built like tanks, and they just keep on working no matter what type of hard use they’re put through…
And right now, two of the most popular Aimpoints on the market are…
- The Aimpoint PRO (Check Price On Optics Planet – Over 515 Reviews)
- The Aimpoint T2 (Check Price On Optics Planet – Over 105 Reviews)
So in this Aimpoint PRO Vs T2 comparison, we’re going to see how these two fantastic sights stack up against each other in the following 6 categories…
- Durability And Toughness
- Reticle And Lens Clarity
- Size Comparison
- Battery Life And Brightness Settings
- Extra Goodies Included With The Optic
- Price Comparison
In the end, I’ll tell you if I prefer the T2 or the Pro, and you should have all the information you need to determine which optic will work best for you…
Let’s start the comparison!
Durability And Toughness…
Aimpoint T2
The Aimpoint T2 Micro, like all Aimpoints, is a very tough little optic. First of all, it has a sight housing that is constructed from a high strength aluminum, which is a very tough material…
And it also has a non-reflective hard anodized finish, which will help keep the optic discreet and protect it from the elements…
In addition to that, the sight housing is built up around the windage and elevation adjustments, and that’s actually an important feature because it protects your adjustments from getting bumped or even snapped off accidentally…
The Aimpoint T2 is also a waterproof optic. It’s rated to be waterproof in up to 25 meters (80 feet) of water, and it can handle any rainy, snowy, or wet conditions you can throw at it…
Last, the T2 Micro is shockproof and can easily handle being mounted on high powered rifles, shotguns, and pistol caliber carbines or sub machine guns…
Overall, the durability and reliability that you get with the Aimpoint T2 is very impressive.
Aimpoint Pro
The Aimpoint Pro is also a very durable red dot sight. It’s actually called the Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic), which lets you know from the get-go that it’s intended for serious use…
Now the sight housing on the Aimpoint Pro is also made from high quality aluminum, which as I mentioned before is very tough stuff…
And it’s also hard anodized with a non-reflective finish which will help you keep a low profile and help keep the sight protected from the elements…
Now the windage and elevation adjustments are not covered by the sight housing on the Aimpoint Pro like they are in the Aimpoint T2…
But they do sit relatively low, which makes it highly unlikely that they’ll get accidentally bumped or snapped off if the optic takes a hard hit…
The Aimpoint Pro is also a waterproof optic. It’s rated to be waterproof in up to 45 meters (150 feet) of water, and it can also easily handle being used in rainy and wet conditions…
Last, the Aimpoint Pro is also a shockproof sight. So it can also handle the recoil from being mounted on high powered rifles, shotguns, and PCCs.
Durability And Toughness Conclusions…
In this category, these two sights have a lot of similarities because they’re both Aimpoints, but there are a few key differences…
First of all, they both have a sight housing that is made from high quality aluminum, and they’re both waterproof and shockproof…
That being said, the Aimpoint Pro is rated to be waterproof in up to 150 feet of water, whereas the Aimpoint T2 is rated to be waterproof in up to 80 feet of water…
Both are impressive, but obviously, the Aimpoint Pro can handle more, and it’s no surprise that the Pro can handle more because it’s simply a bigger optic with more overall material…
So even though the two are very close in this category, I’m going to give the slight win here to the Aimpoint Pro.
Winner: Aimpoint Pro
Reticle And Lens Clarity…
Aimpoint T2
The Aimpoint T2 Micro has a very clear lens. You don’t really get any of that annoying blue tint when looking through the sight, the way you do with some other optics (like the Trijicon MRO)…
And overall, you can see clearly through the glass and get a very clean sight picture…
Now the reticle on the Aimpoint T2 is a simple 2 MOA dot. I really like a 2 MOA reticle on the T2, and there are a couple of reasons why…
First of all, the 2 MOA size is very easy for your eye to pick up. I’ve always found that it’s just as quick and easy as a larger MOA dot (such as a 4 MOA or 6 MOA dot), and that allows you to shoot very quickly…
However, at the same time, that 2 MOA dot is small and has the advantage over a 4 MOA or 6 MOA dot in terms of accuracy because you can aim with more precision at small targets or targets at further distances…
On top of that, if you ever feel like you need a larger dot reticle, you can simply bump up the brightness level until the dot starts to bloom out…
So all in all, the lens is very clear on the Aimpoint T2, and the 2 MOA dot reticle is awesome because it allows you to shoot quickly without sacrificing any precision.
Aimpoint Pro
The lens on the Aimpoint Pro is also extremely clear. Again, you don’t get any of that annoying blue tint that’s found on some other red dot sights…
And overall, you can see very clearly through the optic and get a very clean sight picture. On top of that, the Aimpoint Pro is a larger optic (with a 30mm tube) than the Aimpoint T2…
And that comes into play here because you get a little bit larger field of view when looking through the optic. Now the field of view on the T2 Micro isn’t bad at all, especially if you’re shooting with both eyes open…
But the larger Aimpoint Pro does allow you to see a little bit more through the sight, and that is always a good thing…
Now the reticle on the Aimpoint Pro is also a simple 2 MOA dot. It’s exactly the same as the reticle on the Aimpoint T2, and that’s a good thing…
…because, like I said earlier, the 2 MOA dot reticle is very quick and easy for your eye to pick, which allows you to shoot fast.
But it’s also small enough to give you a lot of precision when aiming at small targets or targets that are off in the distance.
So all in all, the lens on the Aimpoint Pro is also very clear, and the 2 MOA dot reticle is also very helpful when you’re trying to shoot fast and accurately.
Reticle And Lens Clarity Conclusions…
This is another category in which these two sights have a lot in common, but there is one key difference between them…
To start off with, they both have a very clear lens that allows you to get a clean sight picture, and they both have a 2 MOA dot reticle, which again I think is a great reticle on a red dot sight…
But that being said, the Aimpoint Pro is a larger optic and it gives you a slightly larger field of view. Now the field of view isn’t that much larger than the field of view found on the Aimpoint T2…
But it is larger, and that allows you to see a little bit more when looking through the optic. So in this category, the Aimpoint Pro is again going to come out on top, but just by a hair.
Winner: Aimpoint Pro
Size Comparison…
Aimpoint T2
The Aimpoint T2 is one of Aimpoint’s micro red dot sights, and because of that, it’s a very compact and lightweight optic…
It has a height that measures in at 1.4 inches. It’s width measures in at 1.6 inches, and it has a length that measures in at 2.7 inches…
In addition to that, the weight on the Aimpoint T2 comes in at just 3.0 ounces.
Aimpoint Pro
The Aimpoint Pro is a more traditional sized red dot sight. So it is a bit larger and heavier than the Aimpoint T2 Micro…
The Aimpoint Pro has a height that measures in at 2.2 inches. It has a width that measures in at 2.2 inches, and it has a length that measures in at 4.5 inches…
On top of that, the weight on the Aimpoint Pro comes in at 7.8 ounces.
Size Comparison Conclusions…
These two red dot sights are very different when it comes to their dimensions, and that’s because the Aimpoint T2 is a micro red dot whereas the Aimpoint Pro which is a traditional red dot…
So because of that, the Aimpoint T2 is more compact than the Aimpoint Pro in every dimension. In addition to that, the T2 Micro is a more lightweight optic than the Aimpoint Pro…
Having a low profile, compact and lightweight optic has many advantages, but to keep things simple, it keeps the bulk and weight of your rifle down…
…which is important for having a rifle that is fast into action, and easier to shoot. So the winner in this category, is clearly the Aimpoint T2.
Winner: Aimpoint T2
Battery Life And Brightness Settings…
Aimpoint T2
The Aimpoint T2 uses 1 CR2032 battery which is able to power the sight for around 50,000 hours which is over 5 years…
Having super long battery life like that is actually a very important feature on a red dot sight for a few reasons…
First of all, you don’t want your red dot’s battery to die on you at the wrong time. I have actually had red dot sights die on me while shooting at the range before…
And that can get pretty annoying, but it’s really not a big deal because you can just swap out your battery when you get home…
That being said, you definitely don’t want your optic’s battery to fail on you, if you ever need to use it in a life or death situation…
In addition to that, I think it’s a good idea to keep your optic always turned on and at the ready because, again, if you’re forced to use your optic in an emergency self defense situation…
You’re probably going to be feeling a lot of pressure, and you definitely don’t want to be fiddling around with the buttons on your sight, just to get it turned on…
So since the Aimpoint T2 sets you up with over 5 years of battery life, it’s very unlikely that you’ll run out of batteries at the wrong time (even while keeping the optic on all the time)…
Especially if you follow the standard advice of swapping out your battery at least once a year (a lot of people say to change it on your birthday)….
Now with the Aimpoint T2 you get a total of 8 daylight brightness settings, 4 night vision settings, and 1 extra bright setting…
The daylight brightness settings get very bright on the high end, and you won’t have any problems with the reticle washing out even on a sunny day…
And even if the conditions get really extreme, you have that extra bright setting that you can bump the sight up to…
I also really like that the 4 night vision settings are included on the T2 Micro, which is not the case for all Aimpoint red dots (such as the H2)…
These NV settings will have to be used with NV equipment, but if you have that equipment or ever plan on getting it, you’ll be able to run the T2 at night without any issues.
Aimpoint Pro
The Aimpoint Pro uses 1 3V lithium battery (such as the DL 1/3N) which is able to power the sight for 30,000 hours (around 3 years) on setting 7…
That’s not quite as long as the battery life you get on the Aimpoint T2, but I think 3 years worth of battery life is definitely sufficient…
…because you can still keep your optic turned on and ready to go at all times and not have to worry about your optic’s battery dying on you (especially if you swap out the battery once a year).
Now the Aimpoint Pro has a total of 6 daylight brightness settings, 4 night vision settings, and 1 extra bright setting…
Just as with Aimpoint T2, the daylight brightness settings are very powerful on the high end, and you shouldn’t have any problems with your reticle washing out on a bright day…
And again, Aimpoint gives you that extra bright setting, just in case the lighting conditions are really extreme…
Last, you also get the 4 NV settings with the Aimpoint Pro which (with the use of NV equipment) will allow you to run your sight in the dark very easily.
Battery Life And Brightness Settings Conclusions…
So in this category, there are some key differences between these two sights. First of all, they both have very long battery life…
And they both have powerful daylight brightness settings and NV settings. The differences come into play when we start getting into the details…
For example, even though they both have powerful brightness settings, the Aimpoint T2 has 8 daylight settings as opposed to the 6 daylight settings you get with the Aimpoint Pro…
Those extra settings, while not being a huge advantage, will allow you to fine tune your brightness level just a little bit more than you can with the Aimpoint Pro…
In addition to that, the Aimpoint Pro gives you an impressive 3 years worth of battery life. However, the Aimpoint T2 is even better because it gives you 5 years worth of battery life…
So because of those small advantages, I’m going to give the win to the Aimpoint T2 in this category.
Winner: Aimpoint T2
Extra Goodies Included With The Optic…
Aimpoint T2
The Aimpoint T2 comes with a front and rear flip-up lens cover. The front lens cover is blacked out, but the rear lens cover is actually clear…
This might seem strange, but it actually has a pretty cool purpose. You see, even with both lens covers closed, you can still use the optic very quickly in an emergency…
As long as you aim with both eyes open, because of that clear rear lens cover, you’ll be able to see the dot superimposed over your target even with the front lens cover blacked out…
It’s just the way your brain works, and it’s pretty cool because you can keep both covers closed giving your sight maximum protection, but still have it ready to go if you need to make a quick shot…
Aside from that, you can purchase the Aimpoint T2 with a high mount, a low mount, or no mount. The high mount will work well on an AR platform rifle (or any other rifle that requires a high mount)…
And the low mount will work well with a number of pistol caliber carbines, shotguns, the AK platform, and many other firearms…
Both included mounts will raise the price of the sight. So unfortunately I would actually classify them as an add-on item rather than a truly included item…
But that being said, you can also purchase the T2 with no mount, which means you’ll have to pick up a mount on the aftermarket…
Luckily, the Aimpoint T2 is incredibly popular. So there are a ton of aftermarket companies making mounts for the T2 Micro, and you won’t have any trouble finding a great mount for your optic.
Aimpoint Pro
Like the Aimpoint T2, the Aimpoint Pro comes with front and rear lens covers, with the front lens cover being blacked out and the rear lens cover being clear…
Again, I think this is a really cool feature because you can still use your sight in an emergency, even while keeping both covers fully on the optic…
On top of that, the Aimpoint Pro comes with a high quality mount. It’s called the QRP2 mount which stands for Quick Release Picatinny mount, and I think it’s a great mount…
It’s high enough that you can co witness the Aimpoint Pro with back up iron sights on an AR-15 or on an AR-10…
But it also has a removable spacer, which will allow you to easily mount the optic on a firearm that requires a low mount too…
So all in all, I think it’s a great mounting system, and I think it adds a lot of value to the Aimpoint Pro because it is included with the sight.
Extra Accessories Conclusions…
In this category, there is a major difference between these two optics. First of all, they both include a front and rear flip-up lens cover, which is cool…
However, the Aimpoint Pro comes with the QRP2 mount, whereas the Aimpoint T2 does not come with a mount (a mount will cost you extra)…
The addition of a mount is huge in my opinion, and it gives you a ton of added value because you won’t have to go out and spend more money after getting your optic…
So because of that, the Aimpoint Pro is the clear winner here.
Winner: Aimpoint Pro
Price Comparison…
Unfortunately I won’t be able to give you exact numbers in this section because the prices on the sights are changing all the time….
But that being said, in general, you’ll usually find that the Aimpoint Pro is around 330 to 340 bucks less expensive than the Aimpoint T2…
That’s a huge difference and a large chunk of change for most people (me included!), and it’s definitely an amount that could be a major factor if you’re trying to decide between these two optics, especially if you’re on a tight budget…
So if you are on a budget, and you’re trying to keep the price of your sight as low as possible, the Aimpoint Pro is definitely going to be the less expensive option of the two.
Winner: Aimpoint Pro
Aimpoint PRO Vs T2 – Final Thoughts…
So in the end, in the Durability And Toughness category, both sights are made from high quality aluminum, and they’re both waterproof and shockproof…
However, because the Aimpoint Pro is rated to be more waterproof than the T2 and because it’s a bigger optic with more material, I gave it the slight win in this section…
In the Lens Clarity And Reticle category, both the Aimpoint T2 and the Aimpoint Pro have a very clear lens which allows you to get a clean sight picture, and they both have a 2 MOA dot reticle, which is a great reticle…
However, the Aimpoint Pro is a larger optic which has a little bit bigger field of view than the T2. So it came out as the slight winner again in this section…
In the Size Comparison, the Aimpoint T2 Micro is smaller in every dimension and more lightweight than the Aimpoint Pro. So it was the clear winner in this category…
In the Battery Life And Brightness Settings category, both sights give you years worth of battery life, powerful daylight brightness settings, and night vision settings…
However, the Aimpoint T2’s battery life is longer than the AImpoint Pro’s, and it gives you a few more daylight brightness settings as well. So I gave the win to the Aimpoint T2 in this section…
In the Extra Accessories category, both sights come with a front and rear lens cover, but the Aimpoint Pro comes with a mount, whereas the Aimpoint T2 does not…
So in this section, the Aimpoint Pro was the clear winner…
And last in the Price Comparison, the Aimpoint Pro is usually around 330 to 340 dollars less expensive than the Aimpoint T2…
So which of these sights do I prefer? I prefer Aimpoint T2…
I prefer the Aimpoint T2 for a few reasons. First of all, even though I gave the win in the durability category to the Aimpoint Pro, the Aimpoint T2 is nearly just as durable…
It’s built like a tank, and it’s going to serve you and maintain reliability even after being put through extremely tough use…
On top of that, the Aimpoint T2 is much more compact than the Aimpoint Pro. I love micro red dot sights because they keep the weight and bulk down on your rifle (which allows you to run your rifle very fast)…
And the Aimpoint T2 is the king of all micro red dot sights, so I think it’s awesome. Last, I also like that the battery life is longer on the T2 than it is on the Aimpoint Pro…
And I think the CR2032 battery is a little bit more common and easier to find than the battery used on the Aimpoint Pro as well.
Now if you don’t mind running a slightly bigger red dot sight, you want an included mount, and you want to save a ton of money…
Then feel free to go with the Aimpoint Pro because it’s still an amazing optic…
You won’t go wrong with either of these two optics because they’re both Aimpoints and as I said at the beginning of this article, they’re both in the top tier when it comes to quality red dot sights.