I think it’s pretty hard not to like Aimpoints…
They’re just super high quality sights, and they give you a sense of confidence that they’re going to keep working for you (no matter what) when you put them on your rifle…
And right now, two of the most popular Aimpoints on the market are…
- The Aimpoint T2 (Check Price On Optics Planet – Over 105 Reviews)
- The Aimpoint Comp M4 (Check Price On Optics Planet – Over 40 Reviews)
So in this Aimpoint T2 Vs Comp M4 comparison, we’re going to put these two fantastic sights up against each other and see how they stack up against each other in the following 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 personally prefer the compact Aimpoint T2 or the full-sized Comp M4, and you should have all the information you need to determine which optic will work best for you…
Let’s start by taking a closer look at the durability and toughness of these two sights…
Durability And Toughness…
Aimpoint T2
Aimpoints have a legendary reputation for durability and reliability and the Aimpoint T2 is no different. For starters, it has a sight housing that’s constructed from high strength aluminum…
…and it also has a hard anodized non-reflective finish which helps protect the optic from the elements. In addition to that, the sight housing is built up around the windage and elevation adjustments.
This is actually a pretty important design feature for me because it means that those adjustment knobs can never be bumped or snapped off accidentally…
The Aimpoint T2 is also a waterproof optic. It’s rated to be waterproof and up to 25 meters (80 feet) of water, and it can easily handle duty use in rainy, snowy, or wet conditions…
Last, the Aimpoint T2 is also a shock proof optic. So it can 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 T2 is very impressive especially in such a small optic.
Aimpoint Comp M4
The Aimpoint Comp M4 is also an extremely durable and reliable optic. It also has a sight housing that’s constructed from high strength aluminum…
And it’s also hard anodized with a non-reflective finish which will help you keep a low profile and protect the body of the optic from the elements…
In addition to that, the sight housing on the Comp M4 is also built up around the windage and elevation adjustments…
So again your adjustment turrets can never be accidentally bumped or snapped off, which isn’t always the case with red dot sights…
The Comp M4 is also a waterproof optic. It’s rated to be waterproof in up to 45 meters (150 feet) of water, and it will easily handle serving in tough rainy or wet conditions…
Last, the Comp M4 is also a shockproof optic, so it can handle being mounted on shotguns, high-powered rifles, and PCC‘s without any issues at all…
Just as with the T2, the durability and reliability that you get with the Aimpoint Comp M4 is extremely impressive to me.
Durability And Toughness Conclusions…
OK so in this category both of these sights are Aimpoints, so they’re both extremely durable and reliable…
For example, they’re both constructed from high strength aluminum, and they both have a sight housing that protects their windage and elevation adjustments…
The biggest difference that I see is in terms of waterproof rating because the Comp M4 has a little bit better waterproof rating than the T2 (even though the T2’s rating is still extremely impressive)…
So because of that small difference I’m gonna give the slight win in this category to the Aimpoint Comp M4.
Winner: Aimpoint Comp M4
Reticle And Lens Clarity…
Aimpoint T2
The Aimpoint T2 has a very clear lens. You don’t get any of that annoying blue tint that you’ll sometimes find on other red dot sights (such as the Trijicon MRO)…
And overall the lens is very clear and you get a very clean sight picture when looking through the optic. Now the reticle on the T2 is a simple 2 MOA (minute of angle) dot which I think is a great reticle for this style of optic…
The reason why I like it is because the dot is large enough for your eye to quickly and easily pick it up, which helps you to shoot faster…
But at the same time, it’s still a small enough dot that it allows you to aim precisely at small targets or targets that are off in the distance…
So it’s a reticle that helps you shoot faster without sacrificing any precision for shots that require a high degree of accuracy, and I much prefer it over a larger MOA dot such as a 4, 6, or even 8 MOA dot.
Aimpoint Comp M4
The Aimpoint Comp M4 also has a very clear lens. Just like the Aimpoint T2, the Comp M4 doesn’t have any of the blue tint that can sometimes be found on these optics…
And overall you’re able to see very clearly through the sight and establish a very clean sight picture. In addition to that, because the Comp M4 is a larger optic than the T2, you get a larger field of view when looking through the sight…
That allows you to see more of what’s down range when you’re taking aim, and seeing more is always a good thing when you’re shooting…
The reticle on the Comp M4 is the exact same 2 MOA dot that you get with the T2, and again, I really like this reticle on a red dot sight because…
…at 2 MOA the dot is very easy and quick for your eye to pick up (so you can shoot faster), but it’s also small enough to allow you to aim precisely at small targets.
Reticle And Lens Clarity Conclusions…
So in this category, both of these sights are pretty similar. They both have an extremely clear lens which allows you to establish a very clean sight picture…
And they both feature a 2 MOA dot reticle which I think is a great reticle because it helps you shoot quickly without sacrificing any precision when you need to make an accurate shot…
The only real difference I can think of in this category is the size of the field of view, and even though I think the field of you that you get with the Aimpoint T2 is fairly good, the Comp M4’s field of view is larger because it’s a bigger optic…
So because seeing more is always an advantage when shooting, the larger field of view on the Comp M4 is going to make it the slight winner in this category.
Winner: Aimpoint Comp M4
Size Comparison…
Aimpoint T2
The Aimpoint T2 is one of Aimpoint’s micro red dot sights, so it’s very small and the exact same size as other Aimpoint Micro sights such as the Aimpoint H2…
The height on the T2 measures in at 1.4 inches. The width measures in at 1.6 inches, and the length measures in at 2.7 inches…
In addition to that, the weight on the Aimpoint T2 comes in at just 3.0 ounces, which is very lightweight for a red dot sight.
Aimpoint Comp M4
The Aimpoint Comp M4 is a more traditional-sized red dot sight. It’s much larger than the Aimpoint T2, and is a little closer in size to something like the Aimpoint PRO…
The Comp M4 has a height that measures in at 2.8 inches. It has a width that also measures in at 2.8 inches, and the length measures in at 5.3 inches…
In addition to that, the weight on the Comp M4 comes in at 9.4 ounces.
Size Comparison Conclusions…
These two sights are very different in this category. The Aimpoint Comp M4 is a full size red dot sight whereas the Aimpoint T2 is a micro red dot sight…
Because of that, the Aimpoint T2 is much smaller than the Comp M4 in every dimension, and its also much more lightweight as well…
Having a compact and lightweight optic is pretty important for me. I like to keep my rifles lightweight, and its very easy to put too much weight on a rifle when adding accessories…
Even though a few ounces might not seem like much, the ounces can quickly turn into pounds when adding optics and other accessories to your gun…
So I really like the super lightweight and compact size that you get with the Aimpoint T2, and that makes it the clear winner in this category.
Winner: Aimpoint T2
Battery Life And Brightness Settings…
Aimpoint T2
The Aimpoint T2 uses one CR2032 battery which is able to power the sight for over 5 years (around 50,000 hours)…
I love when red dots have super long battery life like this, and the reason why it’s very simple… you don’t want your optic’s battery dying on you at the wrong time…
I’ve had red dot batteries die on me at the range before, and it’s something that can get pretty annoying…
But at the end of the day, it’s not really that big a deal because you can just swap out your battery when you get home…
That being said, I’m a firm believer that you should keep your optic turned on at all times so that the sight is ready to go at a moment’s notice if you ever need to use it in an emergency self-defense situation…
With 50,000 hours worth of battery life, you can keep the Aimpoint T2 turned on at all times and as long as you swap out the battery at least once a year (which is what most people recommend)…
…you can keep the sight turned on at all times and not have to worry about your battery dying on you at the wrong time.
Now with the T2 you get a total of 8 daylight brightness settings, 4 night vision settings, and 1 extra bright setting…
The daylight brightness settings are very powerful, and you won’t have any problem seeing the dot even on a sunny day…
And if conditions get really extreme, you always have that extra bright setting that you can bump the side up too…
The night vision settings will have to be used along with night vision equipment, but if you have that equipment (or if you plan on getting some in the future) you’ll be able to run the T2 at night without having any issues at all.
Aimpoint Comp M4
The Aimpoint Comp M4 uses one AA battery which is able to power the sight for over 8 years which is around 80,000 hours…
Again, I love super long battery life like this because you can keep your sight turned on at all times (so that it’s ready to go), and you won’t have to fiddle around with buttons just to turn your optic on if you ever need to use it for self-defense…
Now with the Comp M4 you get a total of 9 daylight brightness settings, 7 night vision settings, and 1 extra bright setting…
Just as with the T2, the daylight brightness settings are very powerful, and you won’t have any problems seeing the reticle even on a bright day (again, you have the extra bright setting as well if you need it)…
On top of that, you also have 7 night vision settings which, again, will have to be used along with night vision equipment…
But having so many settings can really allow you to fine-tune the brightness level to exactly what works best for you.
Battery Life And Brightness Settings Conclusions…
So in this category, we (again) have several similarities between these two sights. They both have super long battery life, and they both have several daylight brightness settings, night vision settings, and an extra bright setting…
The differences are small, but that being said, there are some differences. For example, with the Comp M4 you get 80,000 hours of battery life whereas with the T2 you get 50,000 hours…
Honestly, both sights are fantastic in terms of battery lifespan, but even though that’s the case, the Comp M4’s battery lifespan is a little bit longer than the T2’s…
In addition to that, the Comp M4 has more daylight and night vision brightness settings. Again, this isn’t a huge deal in my opinion, but it might allow you to fine-tune your brightness level just a little bit more…
So in the end, even though this is another extremely close category I’m going to give the slight edge to the Aimpoint Comp M4.
Winner: Aimpoint Comp M4
Extra Accessories Included With The Optic…
Aimpoint T2
The Aimpoint T2 comes with front and rear flip up lens covers. The front lens cover is blacked out just like you would normally find, however the rear lens cover is actually clear.
This might seem like a strange set up, but there is an actual purpose behind it. You see, even with the front lens cover blacked out, you can still see the dot through the clear rear lens cover…
And as long as you keep both eyes open, the dot will actually superimpose over the target that you’re aiming at…
The benefit of this is that you can keep both lens covers closed for maximum protection of your optic, but at the same time, you can still make a quick shot in an emergency (even with both of those lens covers closed)…
Now when it comes to mounts, you can purchase the T2 with a high mount, a low mount, or no mount at all…
The high mount is going to set you up for a cowitness with back up iron sights (BUIS) on an AR platform rifle such as an AR-15 or an AR-10…
…and the low mount will work well with any firearm that favors a low mounted optic such as an AK or a shotgun.
If you choose to include the high or low mount with the T2 the price of the overall package will go up. So I think it’s more accurate to call these mounts ‘add on’ items rather than included items…
That being said, the least expensive option would be to purchase the sight with no mount, however if you choose to go this route, you will have to purchase a mount on the aftermarket to be able to put the sight on your gun…
The good news is that the Aimpoint T2 is an extremely popular optic, so there are tons of companies out there making high quality mounts that will fit the Aimpoint T2 footprint.
Aimpoint Comp M4
The Aimpoint Comp M4 does come with a rubber bikini lens cover, but much more importantly, it comes with the QRP2 mount…
The QRP2 mount stands for a ‘Quick Release Picatinny’ and it’s a very high-quality mount. It sets you up for a cowitness with back up iron sights (BUIS) on an AR-15 or an AR-10…
However, it has a removable spacer which will allow you to mount the sight lower and that makes it a useful mount for the AK platform, shotguns, and several other types of firearms as well…
So it’s a fully adjustable mount, which I think is awesome because you’ll be set up to mount your optic right out of the box regardless of the type of firearm you have…
In addition to that, the QRP2 mount is a truly included item that comes with the Comp M4. That means that getting the mount with your optic is already built into the price…
And that’s convenient because you won’t have to go searching around for a mount on the aftermarket, and you won’t have to spend extra money on that mount either…
So overall I really love that the QRP2 mount is included with the Aimpoint Comp M4, and I think it adds a lot of extra value to the overall sight package.
Extra Accessories Conclusions…
OK so in this category, these 2 sights have some key differences. The Aimpoint T2 can be purchased with a high or low mount…
…but it’s really more of an ‘add on’ item rather than an included item because the cost of the sight does go up when you get it with one of the factory mounts.
On the other hand, the Aimpoint Comp M4 comes with the QRP2 mount which is a fully adjustable mount, and it’s a truly included accessory because it’s built-in to the actual price of the optic…
So because you get an included mount with the Comp M4, once again I’m going to give it the win in this category.
Winner: Aimpoint Comp M4
Price Comparison…
Unfortunately I won’t be able to give you exact numbers in this section because the prices of the sights are changing all the time…
And with the Aimpoint T2, the price can actually change depending on if you get it with a mount or not…
But with that being said, in general, you’ll usually find that the Aimpoint T2 (without a mount) is around 90 to 100 bucks less expensive than the Aimpoint Comp M4…
And even if you include a mount with the Aimpoint T2, the price still usually comes in under the price of the Aimpoint Comp M4 which does include the QRP2 mount…
So if you’re trying to budget your money and get the less expensive option between these two sights, the Aimpoint T2 is probably going to be the best option for you.
Winner: Aimpoint T2
Aimpoint T2 Vs Comp M4 – Final Thoughts…
So in the end, in the Durability And Toughness category, both of these sights are Aimpoints and they’re both extremely durable and reliable because they’re both built using very strong materials…
But because the Comp M4 has a slightly better waterproof rating than the Aimpoint T2 (even though the Aimpoint T2’s rating is still pretty impressive), I gave the win in this section to the Comp M4…
In the Lens Clarity And Reticle category, both of these sights have a very clear lens which allows you to get a clean sight picture, and they both feature a 2 MOA dot reticle, which I think is a great reticle…
However, because the Comp M4 has a little bit larger field of view than the T2, It came away as the winner here…
In the Size Comparison, the Comp M4 is a full size red dot sight and the T2 is a micro red dot sight…
So the T2 is much more lightweight and smaller than the Comp M4, and it came away as the winner in this category…
In the Battery Life And Brightness Settings category, both of these sights have super long battery life, they both have powerful daylight brightness settings and night vision settings…
But because the Comp M4’s battery life is a little bit longer than the T2’s battery life, and because you have just a few more options in terms of brightness settings, I gave the win here to the Comp M4…
In the Extra Accessories category, the Aimpoint T2 comes with flip up lens covers, but the Comp M4 comes with the QRP2 mount which is fully adjustable. So I gave the win here to the Comp M4…
And last in the Price Comparison, the Aimpoint T2 without a mount is usually around 90 to 100 dollars less expensive than the Aimpoint Comp M4 which includes the QRP2 mount…
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 slight win to the Comp M4 in the durability and toughness category, the Aimpoint T2 is still extremely tough…
You can put it through very hard use, and it’s going to keep working for you even in the toughest conditions…
In addition to that, it’s a much smaller sight than the Comp M4, and this is important because it will take up less space on your rifle and keep the weight down as well…
Having a lightweight carbine helps make it faster into action, and it allows you to carry the firearm for a longer period of time without getting fatigued, so it’s a pretty important feature for me…
Last, the Aimpoint T2 is less expensive than the Comp M4 even if you include a mount with it. So it’ll end up saving you a little bit of money as well.
Now if you want maximum durability, a full sized red dot sight, and an included mount, then feel free to go with the Comp M4 because it’s still and amazing optic…
You won’t go wrong by going with either of these fantastic red dot sights because they’re both Aimpoints and they’re both extremely high-quality optics!