High quality red dot sights are pretty easy to find these days… and as a consumer, I think that’s awesome…

It’s just a matter of finding a sight with the individual features that will suit you and your situation best…

Now two of the optics manufacturers that seem to keep getting things right are Aimpoint and Holosun, and right now, two of their most popular sights are…

• The Aimpoint PRO (Check Price On Optics Planet – Over 515 Reviews)
• The Holosun 510c (Check Price On Amazon – Over 1,985 Reviews)

So in this Aimpoint PRO Vs Holosun 510c comparison, we’re going to put these two awesome sights 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 Aimpoint PRO or the Holosun 510c, 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 PRO

Aimpoints are pretty much known for their durability and reliability, and since the Aimpoint PRO actually stands for ‘Patrol Rifle Optic’…

…you know that it’s intended to be used in serious situations, and it definitely lives up to Aimpoint’s legendary reputation.

To start off with, it’s an enclosed tube-styled sight with a high strength aluminum alloy housing, so it can definitely withstand a lot of abuse…

And the sight housing is also hard anodized, which will help protect the surface of the sight from corrosion and the elements…

In addition to that, the windage and elevation adjustments are set fairly low, and I like this design choice because it makes it highly unlikely that they’ll be bumped or snapped off accidentally…

Now 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 easily handle duty in rainy, wet, or snowy weather conditions…

Last, the PRO is also a shockproof optic, and this means that 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 PRO is extremely impressive.

Holosun 510c

The Holosun 510c is also a very durable red dot sight. It has a sight housing that’s constructed from high strength aluminum, and it also has an anodized finish that will protect the sight from the elements…

In addition to that, the 510c actually has a titanium hood over its lens, and that gives you a lot of extra protection in an area that could have been a weak point without it…

On top of that, the windage and elevation adjustments on the 510c are recessed completely into the sight housing, which makes it impossible for them to get accidentally bumped or snapped off…

And it also keeps the optic slick-sided which prevents it from getting snagged on something like clothing or a sling…

The Holosun 510c is also a waterproof optic. It’s rated to be waterproof in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes… 

I think it can actually handle much more than that, but regardless, it can easily handle rainy or snowing conditions without having any issues at all…

The 510c is also a shockproof optic, so it can also handle being mounted on high-powered rifles, shotguns, and PCCs…

Now the one criticism I have in regards to the 510c is simply that it is an open-style red dot sight. That has some benefits which we’ll talk about later in this comparison…

But the biggest drawback is that the emitter (which projects your reticle onto the lens) is actually exposed…

This is an issue because, theoretically, it’s possible for an object to fall into the sight and block the emitter from projecting the reticle onto the glass…

Now that’s not something I’ve ever seen happen, and I don’t know anyone who has run into that issue either, so I think it’s highly unlikely to happen…

But as I said, it is theoretically possible. So I think it bears mentioning in this section of the comparison.

Durability And Toughness Conclusions…

So in this category, both of these sights are known for being incredibly durable. They’re both constructed from very strong material, and they’re both shockproof and waterproof…

That being said, the Aimpoint PRO has a much better waterproof rating than the 510c (even though the 510c’s waterproof rating is still pretty good)…

But there’s also the fact that the PRO is an enclosed red dot sight and the 510c is an open-style sight. And even though it’s highly unlikely that something will end up accidentally blocking the emitter on the 510c…

It is something that’s theoretically possible, whereas on the Aimpoint PRO it is not. So even though I think both sights are pretty tough and reliable, I’m going to give the win in this section to the Aimpoint PRO…

Winner: Aimpoint PRO 

Reticle And Lens Clarity…

Aimpoint PRO

The lens clarity on the Aimpoint PRO is very good. You don’t get any of the annoying blue tint that is common on some other red dot sights (such as the Trijicon MRO)…

And the glass is very clear which allows you to get a clean sight picture when looking through the optic…

In addition to that, the Aimpoint PRO is a full-sized red dot sight with a 30mm tube, and because it’s a large sight, you get a pretty generous field of view…

It’s a better field of view than you’ll get with a micro red dot sight (such as the Aimpoint T2), and that’s one of the main benefits you get by going with a larger optic…

Now the reticle on the Aimpoint PRO is a simple 2 MOA (minute of angle) red dot, and I think it’s a good reticle on this style of optic…

The 2 MOA dot is large enough to attract your eye fairly quickly, which allows you to shoot quickly…

And at the same time, it’s small enough that it allows you to aim precisely at small targets or targets that are at further distances…

So all in all, I think it’s a good reticle because if you practice with it, it allows you to shoot very quickly and with a high degree of accuracy.

Holosun 510c

The lens clarity on the Holosun 510c is also very good. Just as with the Aimpoint PRO, you don’t really get any of the annoying blue tint that’s found on some red dots…

And overall, you can see clearly through the sight and establish a very clean sight picture…

In addition to that, the 510c is a full-sized open-style red dot sight, which offers you a couple of advantages…

First of all, because it’s a full size sight (just like the Aimpoint PRO), it gives you a pretty generous field of view when looking through the optic…

But on top of that, because it’s an open-style red dot, you don’t have any of the constricting feeling that you get when looking through a tube sight (again, like the PRO)…

Everything feels wide open, so you can see a lot of what’s going on down range, and you also have great situational awareness because you’re looking through a large sight window rather than focusing through a tube…

Now with the 510c you get Holosun’s Multiple Reticle System (MRS), which means that you get 3 reticles to choose between in the same sight…

The 3 reticles are…

• A 2 MOA dot surrounded by a 65 MOA ring (the Holosun Circle Dot Reticle)
• A 2 MOA dot
• A 65 MOA ring with no dot in the center

Now the 2 MOA dot surrounded by a 65 MOA ring is called the Circle Dot Reticle, and it’s pretty much my favorite style of reticle on a red dot sight…

It’s very similar to the reticle that you’ll find on Eotechs as well, and it’s a great system for a couple of reasons…

First of all, the large 65 MOA ring attracts your eye insanely fast, which means you’ll be able to shoot faster…

But at the same time, you still have that small 2 MOA dot in the center for shots that require a high degree of accuracy…

So it helps you shoot faster without sacrificing precision, and that’s why I’m such a big fan of it…

Now the second option is the simple 2 MOA dot, which is the exact same reticle that you get on the Aimpoint PRO…

Again, I really like this reticle too because it’s pretty fast and also very precise, and it’s a good reticle if you feel that the Circle Dot Reticle is too cluttered or busy…

The last option is the 65 MOA ring with no dot in the center. This is my least favorite of the 3 options, but let me explain to you why some people like to run it…

Because you have the big 65 MOA ring, it’s a very easy and quick reticle for your eye to pick up, which allows you to shoot very fast at large targets up close…

But at the same time, you don’t have anything obstructing your view of the target in the center of the reticle. So you can see a little bit more of what you’re shooting…

The obvious downside is that you have no precise aiming point for shots that require a lot more accuracy, and that’s why it’s not a reticle that I personally like to use…

Overall, all 3 reticles have their strengths and weaknesses, but the great thing about the 510c is that they’re all included. So you can try shooting with all 3 before settling on which one works best for you…

Last, the regular Holosun 510c (HS510C) comes with a red reticle. However, Holosun also makes a model that comes with a green MRS system (the HE510C-GR)…

Personally, I prefer red on all my sights and optics because it’s just a little bit fast for my eye to pick up, but there are a lot of shooters out there who really like green…

So whichever one you decide to go with will really come down to your own personal preference, and I think it’s nice that Holosun offers both models.

Reticle And Lens Clarity Conclusions…

In this category, we have a lot of important differences between these two sights. First of all, they both have an extremely clear lens which allows you to get a clean sight picture…

But that being said, the open style of the Holosun 510c allows you to see a little bit more when you’re shooting and have a little bit better situational awareness than the 30mm tube of the Aimpoint PRO…

In addition to that, you only get a 2 MOA dot reticle with the PRO, whereas you get 3 reticles with the Multiple Reticle System on the 510c…

The MRS includes the same 2 MOA reticle that you get on the PRO, but you also get the Circle Dot Reticle (which is my favorite) and the 65 MOA ring reticle…

So in the end, you get a little bit better field of view with the Holosun 510c,  and you get 3 reticles as opposed to 1. So it’s the clear winner in this section.

Winner: Holosun 510C

Size Comparison…

Aimpoint PRO

As I mentioned before, the Aimpoint PRO is a traditional full-sized red dot sight with a 30mm tube, and because of that, it’s much larger than a micro red dot sight like the Aimpoint T2…

That’s ok with me because larger sights do offer some benefits over micro red dots sights in areas like durability and field of view, even though they may be bigger and heavier…

Now the actual dimensions of that Aimpoint PRO are the following… The height comes in at 2.2 inches, and the width also measures in at 2.2 inches…

In addition to that, the overall length on the PRO measures in at 4.5 inches long, and it has a weight that comes in at 7.8 ounces.

Holosun 510c

Like I mentioned earlier, the Holosun 510c is a full-sized open-style reflex sight, so it’s also fairly big compared to something like a micro red dot sight…

It has a height that measures in as 2.31 inches, and a width that comes in at 1.80 inches. In addition to that, the overall length on the 510c is 3.30 inches long, and it has a weight that comes in at just 4.94 ounces.

Size Comparison Conclusions…

Both of these optics are full-sized red dot sights, but because they’re two totally different designs, they actually have a lot of differences in this category…

To start off with, they both have similar heights and widths, but that being said, the Holosun 510c is shorter in terms of overall length, and it’s also much lighter in terms of weight… 

Even though a few ounces here or there might not seem like much, the ounces can quickly turn into pounds when you’re adding optics and accessories to your rifle…

And you don’t want to be running around with a heavy rifle because it’ll be more weight for you to carry around (remember you can carry more ammunition if your rifle is more lightweight)…

And it makes your rifle slow into action. So weight is actually a pretty important factor for me when it comes to rifle optics, and because of that, I’m going to give the win in this section to the Holosun 510c.

Winner: Holosun 510c

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 on setting 7…

30,000 hours is over 3 years worth of battery life, and I love it when red dot sights have super long battery life like this…

The reason why having long battery life is important on a red dot sight is because it allows you to keep the sight turned on all the time, so that the optic is ready to go at all times…

If you ever have to use your optic in an emergency self defense situation, you probably won’t have time to start fiddling around with the buttons just to get your sight turned on…

So having that long battery life allows you to keep your sight ready to go, and at the same time, you won’t have to worry about your optic’s battery dying on you at the wrong time…

Especially if you follow the typical advice of replacing your battery at least once a year (most people say to do it on your birthday)…

Now with the Aimpoint PRO you get a total of 6 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 problems seeing the reticle even on a sunny day…

And if the conditions get really extreme, you still have that extra bright setting that you can bump the sight up to…

The 4 night vision settings will have to be used with night vision equipment, and I like that they’re included with the PRO which isn’t always the case with premium red dot sights (like the Eotech XPS2)…

All in all, I like the long battery life and brightness settings that you get with the Aimpoint PRO. 

Holosun 510c

The Holosun 510c uses one CR2032 battery which is able to power the sight for around 50,000 hours on setting 6…

50,000 hours is over 5 years worth of battery life, so it’s even longer than the 3 years of battery life that you get with the Aimpoint PRO…

Again, I love long battery life like this on my red dot sights because it makes it very unlikely that the battery will end up dying on you at the wrong time…

Another cool feature that you get with the Holosun 510c is the Shake Awake technology. Basically, this means that your optic will automatically turn on after a period of non use…

And it will automatically turn on when the optic senses motion. This is an awesome feature because it saves your battery life (which is already super long)…

But at the same time, it keeps your optic ready to go because as soon as you touch your gun, the sight will turn on…

On top of that, the 510c has a solar panel on top, and this is a cool feature for two reasons. First of all, the solar panel is a backup power source that you can use if your battery dies (as long as you have some sunlight)…

And secondly, it can save your battery life even more if you switch to the solar setting when you take your gun out to the range…

Now with the 510c you get a total of 10 daylight brightness settings and 2 night vision settings. Just as with the Aimpoint PRO, the settings are very bright and you won’t have any trouble seeing the reticle even on a bright, sunny day…

And I like that the NV settings (which will have to be used with NV equipment) are included in the optic at no additional cost…

So overall, the Holosun 510c is packed with features that are really useful to you as the shooter.   

Battery Life And Brightness Settings Conclusions…

Ok, so in this category, these two sights have a number of differences. First of all, they both have super long battery life and very powerful brightness settings (which include night vision settings)…

That being said, the Holosun 510c has over 5 years worth of battery life whereas the Aimpoint PRO only has 3 years worth…

On top of that, the 510c has the Shake Awake feature which saves your battery life and keeps your optic ready to go at the same time, and it has the solar panel which backs up your battery and saves your battery life even more… 

So considering those extra features which are actually very useful, I think the clear winner in this section is the Holosun 510c. 

Winner: Holosun 510c

Extra Accessories Included With The Optic…

Aimpoint PRO

The Aimpoint PRO comes with some pretty cool accessories. First of all, you get 2 flip-up lens covers. The front lens cover is blacked out like you normally find, but the rear lens cover is actually clear…

This might seem strange, but there is an actual purpose behind this set up. You see, even with both covers closed, you can still see the reticle because of the clear rear lens cover…

And if you shoot with both eyes open, the reticle will actually superimpose over your target even with the blacked out front lens cover…

It’s just the way your brain works, and it’s cool because it allows you to keep both covers closed but at the same time, you can still make a quick shot in an emergency…

In addition to that, the PRO actually comes with a mount. It’s called the QRP2 mount which stands for ‘Quick Release Picatinny’, and it’s a pretty high quality mount…

It sets you up for a cowitness with back up iron sights (BUIS) on an AR style rifle (AR-15s, AR-10s, etc…), but it also has a removable spacer which allows you to lower the sight when mounting it…

This makes it more ideal for rifles that favor a low mount such as shotguns, AKs, and some pistol caliber carbines…

So all in all, I think it’s a great mount because of that adjustability, and it adds a lot of value to the Aimpoint PRO because you wont end up having to search out an aftermarket mount and pay more money just to start using your sight.

Holosun 510c

The Holosun 510c also comes with a mount, but it is a little bit different than the mount that comes with the PRO…

The mount that comes with the 510c is a QD (Quick Detach) mount, and it sets you up for a co witness with back up iron sights on an AR platform rifle…

It can still be mounted on rifles that favor a low mounted optic such as shotguns and AKs, but it will sit the optic rather high, which is not really ideal…

Since most people will be putting their optic on an AR-15, I don’t think this is a huge problem, but it is something to be aware of if you have another style of rifle or carbine…

That being said, I think the inclusion of this mount also adds a lot of value to the Holosun 510c because if you’re putting it on an AR-15 or an AR-10…

…your sight will be ready to go right out of the box, and you won’t have to go searching for a mount or spend any extra money.

Extra Accessories Conclusions…

So in this section, there are a couple of important differences between these two sights. First of all, the Aimpoint PRO comes with flip up lens covers…

And they’re pretty cool because they offer your sight a little extra protection, and you can still use the sight to make an emergency shot if you have to…

You don’t get any form of cover with the Holosun 510c (even though you can buy some separately). In addition to that, even though both sights come with mounts…

The Aimpoint PRO’s mount is adjustable as a high or low mount, and the 510c’s mounting system is limited to just a high mount…

Again, that’s not a concern if you’re going to put the sight on an AR-15, but I do think it adds a little extra value to the Aimpoint PRO’s mounting system…

So because of the adjustable mount and flip up lens covers, the winner in this category is the Aimpoint PRO.

Winner: Aimpoint PRO

Price Comparison…

Unfortunately I won’t be able to give you exact numbers in this category because the prices of these sights are known to change as the optics market fluctuates…

But that being said, in general, you’ll usually find that the Holosun 510c is around 135 to 145 bucks less expensive than the Aimpoint PRO…

That’s a pretty significant amount of money for most people (me included), and it could be a major factor if you’re trying to determine which is the right sight for you…

So if you are on a budget and trying to keep the price of your sight as low as you can, then the 510c is definitely going to be the less expensive option for you. 

Winner: Holosun 510c

Aimpoint PRO Vs Holosun 510c – Final Thoughts…

So to sum it all up, in the Durability And Toughness category, both sights are very tough and reliable, and they’re both shockproof and waterproof…

However, the Aimpoint PRO has a superior waterproof rating to the 510c, and it’s also an enclosed optic…

…which makes it impossible for something to get in the sight and block the emitter. So because of that, the PRO came away with the win in this section.

In the Lens Clarity And Reticle category, both sights have a very clear lens which allows you to get a clean sight picture…

However, the field of view is a little bit larger on the 510c, and it gives you 3 reticles (including the Circle Dot Reticle) as opposed to just one with the Aimpoint PRO. So I gave the win here to the 510c…

In the Size Comparison, both sights have similar dimensions in terms of height and width…

However, the Holosun 510c is shorter in terms of length and more lightweight than the Aimpoint PRO, so I gave the win to the 510c in this category…

In the Battery Life And Brightness Settings category, both sights have super long battery life and powerful brightness settings…

However, the 510c has longer battery life, the Shake Awake feature, and the solar panel. So it came away as the winner in this section…

In the Extra Accessories category, the Aimpoint PRO comes with flip up lens covers and a mount that can be adjusted to be a high or a low mount…

Whereas the Holosun 510c only comes with a high mount. So the PRO came away as the winner here…

And last in the Price Comparison, the Holosun 510c is usually around 135 to 145 dollars less expensive than the Aimpoint PRO…

So which of these sights do I prefer? I prefer the Aimpoint PRO…

PriI prefer the Aimpoint PRO for a few reasons. First of all, it’s a more durable sight than the 510c. Aside from being an Aimpoint (which are legendary for their durability and reliability)…

It’s also an enclosed optic. And even though it’s highly unlikely that a piece of dirt or debris will fall into the 510c and block the emitter, it is something that can possibly happen…

I also like that the PRO comes with high-quality lens covers, which will give extra protection to your sight…

And I like that the mount that comes with the PRO can easily be adjusted as a high or a low mount. So you can set it up on any rifle or carbine that you have.

Now if you want the Circle Dot Reticle (which is an awesome reticle), you’re happy with an open-style sight, and you want to save some money…

Then feel free to go with the Holosun 510c because it’s still an amazing optic…

Either way, I hope I was able to show you the major similarities and differences between these two fantastic red dot sights!

Whenever you start talking about the top tier of red dot sights, there are two companies that always get brought into the conversation…

Those two companies are Aimpoint and Eotech, and part of the reason why they’re such popular optics manufacturers is because they make super durable and reliable sights…

Now two of their most talked-about options are definitely…

• The Aimpoint PRO (Check Price On Optics Planet – Over 515 Reviews)
• The Eotech XPS2 (Check Price On Optics Planet – Over 170 Reviews)

So in this Aimpoint PRO Vs Eotech XPS2 comparison, we’re going to put these two awesome sights up against each other and see how they stack up 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 Aimpoint PRO or the Eotech XPS2, and you should have all the information you need to determine which sight will work best for you…

Let’s start the comparison by taking a closer look at the durability and toughness of these two optics…

Durability And Toughness…

Aimpoint PRO

Aimpoint is known for making some of the most rugged and reliable sights on the market, and the Aimpoint PRO is no exception…

To start off with, it has a sight housing that’s constructed from a high strength aluminum, which is a very rugged material, and it’s also hard anodized which will help protect the optic’s body from the elements…

In addition to that, the windage and elevation adjustments sit fairly low. So even though they are raised, I think it’s highly unlikely that they’ll get bumped or snapped off accidentally…

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 easily handle duty in rainy, snowy, or wet conditions without having any issues at all…

And it’s also a shockproof optic, so it can handle being mounted on high-powered rifles, shotguns, and pistol caliber carbines or submachine guns…

All in all, the durability and toughness that you get with the Aimpoint PRO is extremely impressive.

Eotech XPS2

The Eotech XPS2 is also a pretty durable sight. First of all, years ago there were some Eotechs that had a few problems in extremely cold weather conditions…

Those issues are completely resolved now, so the current Eotechs that are being sold are very reliable even in cold weather…

That being said, the sight housing on the XPS2 is made from a high strength aluminum, and it also has a hard anodized finish which will protect the body of the sight from the elements…

In addition to that, the XPS2 has an aluminum protective hood that goes over the lens and protects it from bumps and impacts…

On top of that, the windage and elevation adjustments are recessed into the sight housing. The can still be adjusted with the use of a small screwdriver, but it’s impossible for them to get accidentally bumped or snapped off…

The XPS2 is also a waterproof optic. It’s rated to be waterproof in up to 3 meters (10 feet) of water, and it can also handle rainy or snowy conditions without having any issues…

Last, the XPS2 is also shockproof, so it too can handle being mounted on shotguns, high-powered rifles, and PCCs.

Durability And Toughness Conclusions…

So both of these sights are very durable and reliable optics. They’re both made from a high quality aluminum, and they’re both waterproof and shockproof…

That being said, I think the Aimpoint PRO is going to squeak out the win here just because it has a much higher waterproof rating than the XPS2 (even though the XPS2’s waterproof rating is also pretty good)…

So the winner in this category is the Aimpoint PRO, but just by a hair.

Winner: Aimpoint PRO

Reticle And Lens Clarity…

Aimpoint PRO

The lens on the Aimpoint PRO is very clear. You don’t get any of that annoying blue tint that you’ll find on some other red dot sights…

And overall, you can see very clearly when looking through the optic and get a very clean sight picture…

In addition to that, since the PRO is a full size red dot sight with a 30mm tube, you get a larger field of view than you would on a micro red dot sight (such as the Aimpoint T2)…

The larger field of view allows you to see more when looking through the sight and seeing more when you’re shooting is always going to be a benefit to you…

Now the reticle on the Aimpoint PRO is a simple 2 MOA dot, and I think it’s a very good reticle.  I like a 2 MOA dot on red dot sights for two specific reasons…

First of all, the 2 MOA dot is large enough that it’s fairly easy for your eye to pick it up quickly, but at the same time…

…it’s a small enough reticle that it allows you to aim very precisely at small targets or targets at further distances.

So it’s a reticle that allows you to shoot fairly fast, but at the same time, you still have a very fine aiming point for shots that require a high degree of accuracy.

Eotech XPS2

The lens on the Eotech XPS2 is also very clear. Part of the reason it’s so clear is because the XPS2 is a holographic sight rather than a reflex sight like the Aimpoint, so it uses different technology…

You see a holographic sight produces a laser driven hologram to produce the reticle image, and because of that, there is no need for a blue tint which as I mentioned earlier is prominent on some other red dot sights (such as the Trijicon MRO)…

So the image that you get when looking through the XPS2 is extremely clear, and you’re able to establish a very clean sight picture…

On top of that, the Eotech’s boxy design allows the sight to have a HUGE sight window. That huge sight window gives you a very large field of view. So you’re able to see a lot of what’s going on down range when looking through the sight…

Now the reticle that you get with the Eotech XPS2 will depend on which particular model you decide to go with…

For example, the XPS2-0 has a 1 MOA (minute of angle) dot surrounded by a 68 MOA ring reticle. This is also called the Circle Dot Reticle, and it’s actually my favorite style of reticle on a red dot sight…

I like it because the 68 MOA ring is extremely fast and easy for your eye to pick up. So you can shoot very, very quickly at large targets up close…

But at the same time, the 1 MOA dot is very precise and allows you to aim at small targets and targets that are at extended ranges…

So it’s a reticle that helps you shoot very fast without sacrificing any precision, and that’s the reason I’m such a big fan of it…

Now the XPS2-1 has a simple 1 MOA dot reticle. This is also a good reticle but because you don’t have the large 68 MOA ring catching your eye, it’s typically not as fast of a reticle as the Circle Dot Reticle…

Next, the XPS2-2 has a 68 MOA ring that surrounds two 1 MOA dots. The two dots are aligned vertically, and the top dot is right in the center of the reticle while the other dot is placed a little below it…

This basically creates a bullet drop compensator (BDC) in which you can zero the sight (the top dot) at 50 yards and then the lower dot will allow you to shoot out to 500 yards…

I think this is a great reticle if you plan on pairing your sight with a magnifier, because then you’ll be able to use the BDC to its full potential, but without a magnifier, I think the Circle Dot Reticle with 1 center dot is the way to go…

Last, the XPS2-0GRN has the exact same Circle Dot Reticle as the XPS2-0, but instead of being red the reticle is green…

Personally, I prefer red on all my sights and optics because for me it’s just a little bit faster, but there are a ton of shooters out there who really like green…

So in the end, whether you go with red or green will just have to come down to personal preference.  

Reticle And Lens Clarity Conclusions…

Ok, so in this category, these two sights have some major differences. First of all, they both have extremely clear glass which allows you to get a very clean sight picture…

In addition to that, they both feature a large field of view, but because of the Eotech’s boxy design, its field of view is just a little bit larger than that found on the Aimpoint PRO…

On top of that, I prefer the reticle options that you can get with the XPS2. My favorite is definitely the Circle Dot Reticle found on the XPS2-0…

And I think it’s superior to the 2 MOA dot reticle found on the Aimpoint PRO because the 68 MOA ring is very fast and easy for your eye to pick up…

And the 1 MOA dot in the center of the reticle is a more precise aiming point than the 2 MOA dot found on the Aimpoint as well…

This is not to say that the 2 MOA dot on the PRO is a bad reticle, but if I have the choice between the two, I much prefer the Circle Dot Reticle on the XPS2…

So because I prefer the reticle on the Eotech XPS2 and because the field of view is a little bit larger, I’m going to give the win in this category to the XPS2.  

Winner: Eotech XPS2 

Size Comparison…

Aimpoint PRO

The Aimpoint PRO is a traditional tube style red dot sight. Again, with the 30mm tube it’s going to be a lot larger than a micro red dot sight, but it’s still a very reasonable size…

Now the height on the PRO measures in at 2.2 inches. The width also measures in at 2.2 inches, and the length measures in at 4.5 inches…

In addition to that, the Aimpoint PRO has a weight that comes in at 7.8 ounces.   

Eotech XPS2

Even though the Eotech XPS2 is a holographic sight rather than a traditional red dot sight like the Aimpoint PRO, it is a similar size…

Now the height on the XPS2 measures in 2.5 inches. The width measures at 2.1 inches, and the length measures in at 3.8 inches…

In addition to that, the XPS2 has a weight that measures in at 9.0 ounces. 

Size Comparison Conclusions…

So as I said earlier, these two sights are very similar in terms of their overall size. They’re both going to be much larger than a micro red dot sight, and that’s OK because larger sights have advantages in other areas…

That being said, there is a difference that separates these two sights in this category in my mind, and that is their respective weights…

The Aimpoint PRO is over an ounce lighter than the Eotech XPS2 and even though that doesn’t seem like much…

The ounces can really start to add up quickly when you’re adding accessories to your rifle. So since I’m always looking to cut ounces wherever I can when outfitting my rifles…

I’m going to give the slight win in this section to the Aimpoint PRO…

Winner: Aimpoint PRO

Battery Life And Brightness Settings…

Aimpoint PRO

The Aimpoint PRO is powered by a 2L76 or DL1/3N type battery which is able to power the sight for around 30,000 hours on settings 7…

I love when red dot sights have super long battery life like this and the reason why is because you don’t want your optic dying on you at the wrong time…

I’ve had red dot sight’s batteries die on me at the range before, and even though it’s really annoying when that happens, at the end of the day it’s not really a big deal because you can just swap out the battery when you go home…

But what you really want to avoid is your optic’s battery dying on you in an emergency self defense situation…

On top of that, if you ever do need to use your optic is a life or death situation, you probably don’t want to be fumbling around with the buttons just to turn your sight on…

So I’ve always felt that it’s a good idea to keep your sight turned on all the time, so that it’s always ready to go…

And since you have over 3 years worth of battery life with the AImpoint PRO, 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…

Especially if you follow the common advice of changing out your optic’s battery at least once a year (a lot of people say to do it on your birthday)…

Now with the Aimpoint PRO you get a total of 6 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 shouldn’t have any problems with your reticle washing out even on a sunny day…

And if the conditions get really extreme, you have that extra bright setting that you can bump the sight up to as well…

I also really like that you get 4 night vision settings included with the PRO. You will have to have NV equipment to be able to use these settings…

But you can easily ignore them if you’d like to, and if you have NV equipment or plan on getting some, you’ll be able to run the Aimpoint PRO at night very easily.

Eotech XPS2

The Eotech XPS2 uses one CR123 battery which is able to power the sight for 1,000 hours…

Now 1,000 hours of battery life is OK, but I would prefer a lot longer battery life personally for the reasons I described when talking about the Aimpoint PRO’s battery life…

Eotech does include an auto shut off feature in which the sight will automatically turn off after a period of nonuse, and I do like that because it will help save your battery life…

But it would be nice if they included an auto-on feature in which the sight would automatically turn back on when it senses motion (such as when you pick up your gun)…

Unfortunately the current XPS2 doesn’t have an auto-on feature, but perhaps that’s something that Eotech will add in the future…

Now with the XPS2 you get a total of 20 daylight brightness settings. The daylight brightness settings are very powerful on the high end, and because you have so many of them, you can really fine tune your brightness to the perfect level…

There are no NV settings included with the XPS2, and I actually don’t think that’s a big problem because most people will never use them anyway…

But if you’re interested in the Eotech and want NV settings, you’re going to want to take a look at the Eotech XPS3 which does include night vision settings.

Battery Life And Brightness Settings Conclusions…

Once again, we have a category in which these two sights have a lot of differences. First of all, they both have brightness settings that get very bright and won’t wash out on you even on a sunny day…

But that being said, the Aimpoint PRO also has night vision settings, whereas the XPS2 does not. In addition to that, the Aimpoint PRO has around 30,000 hours of battery life, whereas the XPS2 only has 1,000 hours…

Obviously 30,000 hours is far superior to 1,000 hours, and that’s actually an important feature on a red dot sight because it allows you to keep your sight always ready to go without having to worry about the battery dying on you…

So because of that super long battery life, I think the Aimpoint PRO is the clear winner in this section.

Winner: Aimpoint PRO

Extra Accessories Included With The Optic…

Aimpoint PRO

The Aimpoint PRO comes with some pretty cool accessories. First of all, you get a front and rear flip up lens cover…

The front lens cover is blacked out just like you normally find, but the rear lens cover is actually clear. This may seem like a strange thing to do, but there actually is a purpose behind it…

You see, even with both lens covers closed, you can still see the reticle when looking through the sight, and if you keep both eyes open, the reticle will actually superimpose over the target you’re aiming at…

It’s just a matter of how your brain works, and I like this feature because it allows you to keep both lenses fully protected, but at the same time, you can still make a quick shot if you need to…

On top of that, the Aimpoint PRO comes with an included mount. The mount is called the QRP2 mount which stands for ‘Quick Release Picatinny’ mount, and it’s actually very high quality…

It sets you up for a co witness with BUIS (back up irons sights) on an AR-15 or an AR-10, but it also has a removable spacer which will allow you to mount the sight lower for something like a shotgun or an AK…

So overall, I think it’s a great mount, and it adds a lot of value to the Aimpoint PRO package because you won’t have to go searching around for a mount after getting your sight…

And you won’t have to spend any extra money on an aftermarket mount either. 

Eotech XPS2

One of the cool things about the Eotech XPS2 is that it also comes with an included mount. In the case of the XPS2, the mount is built directly into the sight housing, so it’s always connected to sight itself…

It sets you up for a co witness for an AR-15 or an AR-10 as well. However it’s not adjustable if you have a firearm that favors having an optic mounted lower (like an AK or a shotgun)…

That being said, if you’re looking to outfit an AR, the mount works perfectly, and just like with the Aimpoint PRO, it adds a lot of value to the XPS2 because you won’t have to spend time and money hunting down an aftermarket mount.

Extra Accessories Conclusions…

Both sights actually come with some pretty cool accessories. I really like the flip up lens covers that come with the Aimpoint PRO because they give extra protection to the optic while still allowing you to use your sight in an emergency…

And I like that both sights come with an included mount. The biggest difference for me is that the QRP2 mount that comes with the PRO is adjustable as a high or low mount…

But the Eotech only allows for a high mount. That’s not a problem is you’re putting the optic on an AR-15, which is what most people will do…

But it could cause an issue if you’re putting the optic on a shotgun, an AK, or any other firearm that favors a low mounted optic…

So because of the adjustability of the included mount and the included lens covers, the Aimpoint PRO is going to come away as the winner in this section.

Winner: Aimpoint PRO 

Price Comparison…

Unfortunately I won’t be able to give you exact numbers in this category because the prices of these sights are changing all the time…

But that being said, in general, you’ll usually find that the Aimpoint PRO is around 100 to 110 bucks less expensive than the XPS2…

A hundred bucks is a lot of money for many people (including myself), and it can be a big factor if you’re in the buying process and trying to keep the price of your sight down…

So if you are on a budget, the Aimpoint PRO is going to be the less expensive option for you by a significant amount of money.

Winner: Aimpoint PRO

Aimpoint PRO Vs Eotech XPS2 – Final Thoughts…

So to sum it all up, in the Durability And Toughness category, both sights are made from high quality aluminum, and they’re both waterproof and shockproof…

But because the PRO has a higher waterproof rating than the XPS2, I gave it the slight win in this section…

In the Lens Clarity And Reticle category, both sights have a very clear lens that allows you to get a very clean sight picture…

However, because the XPS2 has a little bit larger field of view than the Aimpoint PRO and because I prefer the Circle Dot Reticle on the XPS2-0, it came away as the winner here…

In the Size Comparison, both sights are similar in terms of their overall size and dimensions. However the Aimpoint PRO is over an ounce lighter than the Eotech XPS2. So I gave the win to the PRO in this section…

In the Battery Life And Brightness Settings category, both sights have brightness settings that get very bright on the high end…

However, the Aimpoint PRO includes NV settings and more importantly, its battery life is much longer than the battery life found on the XPS2. So in this section, I gave the win to the Aimpoint PRO…

In the Extra Accessories category, the Aimpoint PRO comes with lens covers and an adjustable mount, whereas the XPS2 only comes with a high mounting system…

So because of that I gave the win to the PRO in this section…

And last in the Price Comparison, the Aimpoint PRO is probably going to be around 100 to 110 dollars less expensive than the XPS2… 

So which of these sights do I prefer? I prefer the Aimpoint PRO…

I prefer the Aimpoint PRO for several reasons. First of all, it’s an incredibly tough optic. So no matter what type of hard use you put it through, it’s going to continue to work for you and be reliable…

In addition to that, the battery life on the Aimpoint PRO is much superior to the battery life on the XPS2. It gives you over 3 years worth of battery life…

And that means you can keep your sight turned-on at all times so that it’s always ready to go. I also like that the included mount on the Aimpoint PRO is adjustable to be a low or a high mount…

So you can set the sight at the perfect level for your particular gun… And last, the Aimpoint PRO is also less expensive than the XPS2, so it’ll end up saving you some money…

Now if you want the Circle Dot Reticle (which is an awesome reticle!), and you don’t mind some of the Eotech’s quirks, then feel free to go with the XPS2 because it’s still an amazing optic…

Either way, I hope I was able to show you the major similarities and differences between these two fantastic sights!

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!

It’s really cool to see how pistol optics are progressing…

Sure, we’ve had optics like the Trijicon RMR being mounted on handguns for a number of years now, but some people just don’t trust an open style sight for serious use…

And if you’re the type of person looking for maximum reliability on your pistol optic, you’re probably going to want to start looking at an enclosed pistol optic…

And without question, the two most popular options right now are…

• The Holosun 509t (Check Price And Reviews On Amazon)
• The Aimpoint ACRO (Check Price And Reviews On Amazon)

So in this Holosun 509t Vs Aimpoint ACRO comparison, we’re going to put these two cutting edge sights up against each other and see how they do in the following categories… 

• Durability And Toughness
• Lens Clarity And Reticle
• Size Comparison
• Battery Life And Brightness Settings
• Extra Accessories Included With The Optic
• Price Comparison

In the end, I’ll tell you if I prefer the 509t or the ACRO and you should have all the information you need to determine which optic is right for you…

Let’s get started! 

Durability And Toughness…

Holosun 509t

The Holosun 509t is a pretty tough little optic. First of all the “t” in its name designates that it has a sight housing constructed from titanium…

Titanium is a very strong material, which has the added benefit of being pretty lightweight. So the titanium sight housing is very robust…

In addition to that, the windage and elevation adjustments are recessed into the sight housing. They can still be easily adjusted with the use of a small screwdriver…

But they can never be bumped or snapped off accidentally, which is something that can happen with some other red dot sights…

The Holosun 509t is also a waterproof optic. It’s rated to be waterproof in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes, but I think it can actually handle a lot more than that…

Regardless, it will definitely hold up in rain or snow, and you shouldn’t have any issues in wet conditions…

Last, the 509t was created to be a pistol optic from the get-go just like it’s open style sight companions, the Holosun 507c and the 508t…

And because of that it can easily handle the beating an optic takes while being run on the slide of a handgun…

All in all, the durability that you get with the 509t is very impressive.

Aimpoint ACRO

If you’re unaware, Aimpoint sights are pretty much known for their durability and reliability, and the Aimpoint ACRO continues on with that tradition…

First of all, it has a sight housing that is constructed from a high strength aluminum, which is also a very rugged material…

And it has a hard anodized matte black finish which will help protect the optic from the elements and keep it non-reflective as well…

In addition to that, the windage and elevation adjustments are also recesses into the sight housing. So they can never be accidentally bumped or snapped off…

And that also helps keep the sight from snagging on loose clothing or other items as well…

The Aimpoint ACRO is also a waterproof optic. It’s rated to be waterproof in up to 25 meters (82 feet) of water, and it can easily handle any rainy or snowy condition you can throw at it…

Last, the ACRO was also designed to be a pistol optic from the start. So it’s also shockproof, and to be sure of that…

…Aimpoint has tested the ACRO with 20,000 rounds of .40 S&W being run through the pistol slide in which it was mounted (and .40 S&W is a lot snappier than 9MM, which is what most people will be shooting)…

All in all, the Aimpoint ACRO is also a very impressive sight when it comes to durability and reliability…

Durability And Toughness Conclusions…

This is an interesting category in which to compare these two sights because they have some key differences, but they’re both very durable…

For example, the Holosun 509t is constructed from titanium which is a very strong material, whereas the Aimpoint ACRO is made from a high strength aluminum which is also very strong…

It’s very hard to determine which sight actually has the advantage when it comes to the material they’re made from. So I think I’m just going to call it a draw there…

That being said, the ACRO is rated to be waterproof in up to 25 meters of water, whereas the 509t is only rated to be waterproof in 1 meter of water…

Even though both are going to hold up in the rain or snow, the ACRO can clearly handle more. So because of that, I’m going to call it the slight winner in this category. 

Winner: Aimpoint ACRO

Lens Clarity And Reticle…

Holosun 509t

The lens on the Holosun 509t is very clear. You don’t really notice much of the distant blue tint that you’ll find on other red dot sights (like the Trijicon RMR)…

And overall, you can see clearly through the optic and get a very clean sight picture…

Now when it comes to the reticle on the 509t, Holosun includes a feature called the Multiple Reticle System or MRS…

Basically, this means that you get 3 reticles included in your sight, and the 3 reticles are…

• A 2 MOA dot with a 32 MOA ring surrounding it (The Holosun Circle Dot Reticle)
• A 2 MOA dot
• A 32 MOA ring with no dot in the center

The 2 MOA (minute of angle) dot with a 32 MOA ring surrounding it is also called the Circle Dot reticle, and it’s actually my favorite reticle on this style of sight…

I like it because the 32 MOA ring is extremely quick and easy for your eye to pick up, which allows you to shoot very fast…

But at the same time, the 2 MOA dot is very precise and allows you to aim with a high degree of accuracy at small targets or targets that are off in the distance…

It’s a reticle that helps you shoot quickly without sacrificing precision the way a large MOA dot would. So because of that, I’m a big fan of it…

The next option is the simple 2 MOA dot. This is another great option in my opinion, especially if you prefer a more simple sight picture…

The 2 MOA dot is still fairly easy for your eye to pick up, and you still have that precise aiming point for shots that require a high degree of accuracy…

The last option is the 32 MOA ring with no dot in the center. This is my least favorite option, but let me explain to you why some people like to run it…

The 32 MOA ring is very quick and easy for your eye to pick up, which again allows you to shoot very quickly…

And because there is no dot in the center of the reticle, you’re able to see all of your target as you make the shot…

This can work very well if you’re just shooting at large targets up close, but the obvious downside is that you have no precise aiming point for small targets or targets at further distances…

So in the end, all 3 reticle options have their own strengths and weaknesses, but the great thing about the 509t is that you get all of them in the same sight…

So you can experiment with all of them, and then settle on which one works best for you and your style of shooting.  

Aimpoint ACRO

The lens on the Aimpoint ACRO is also very clear. Again, you don’t get any of the annoying blue tint that you’ll sometimes find on red dot sights…

And overall, you can see clearly through the sight and get a very clean sight picture…

Now the reticle on the ACRO is a simple 3.5 MOA dot. It’s very similar to the simple 2 MOA dot that you can run on the Holosun 509t…

…But because it’s a little bit bigger, it’s a tiny bit easier for your eye to pick it up and track it. At the same time, it is a little bit of a larger dot, so it’s a tiny bit less precise (not really in a noticeable way for most shooters though). 

So overall, I think it’s a very good reticle, and it’s definitely a reticle that can be run quickly and accurately.

Lens Clarity And Reticle Conclusions…

So in this category, we have some pretty big differences between these two sights. First of all, they both have pretty clear glass, which is good because it allows you to get a clean sight picture…

However when it comes to the reticle options, they’re very different. The Holosun 509t features the Multiple Reticle System which gives you 3 different reticles to choose from in the same sight…

And as I mentioned earlier, the Circle Dot Reticle is my favorite because it helps you shoot fast without sacrificing precision…

I do like the 3.5 MOA reticle on the Aimpoint ACRO, but it is a fixed reticle and very similar to the 2 MOA reticle that you get on the 509t…

So because the 509t gives you 3 choices of reticle and the ACRO only gives you 1, I’m going to give the win in this category to the Holosun 509t.

Winner: Holosun 509t

Size Comparison…

Holosun 509t

Like I mentioned earlier, both the Holosun 509t and the Aimpoint ACRO are enclosed red dot sight designs that are intended to be run as pistol optics…

So because of that, they’re both pretty compact sights. Now the Holosun 509t has a height that measures in at 1.35 inches…

It has a width that measures in at 1.21 inches, and it has a length that measures in at 1.61 inches…

In addition to that, the weight on the 509t comes in at just 1.72 ounces.

Aimpoint ACRO

The Aimpoint ACRO is similar in size to the Holosun 509t, but the dimensions are slightly different. Now the height on the Aimpoint ACRO measures in at 1.2 inches…

The width on the ACRO also measures in at 1.2 inches, and the length measures in at 1.9 inches. On top of that, the ACRO has a weight that comes in at 2.1 ounces.

Size Comparison Conclusions…

So as I said, the two sights are both very small optics for enclosed sight designs, and even though they have different dimensions, they are similar in terms of their overall size…

That being said, the Holosun 509t is a tiny bit shorter than the Aimpoint ACRO in terms of length, and it’s also a little bit more lightweight…

I always prefer my optics to have a small footprint and to be as light as possible. So in this category, I’m going to give the slight edge to the Holosun 509t.

Winner: Holosun 509t

Battery Life And Brightness Settings…

Holosun 509t

The Holosun 509t uses 1 CR1632 battery which is able to power the sight for around 50,000 hours on setting 6…

I love ultra long battery life like this on my optics, and the reason why is simple… You don’t want your optic dying on you at the wrong time…

I’ve had red dot sights run out of batteries at the range before, and even though it’s pretty annoying when that happens…

At the end of the day, you can just go home and swap out your battery. However, if you ever need to use your optic in an emergency self defense situation, it would be a disaster to have the optic run out of batteries on you…

With 50,000 hours worth of battery life, it’s not likely that that will happen with the 509t especially if you follow the standard advice of swapping out your battery once a year…

Now when it comes to changing out the battery on the 509t, it’s a very quick and easy process because it has a side loading battery…

You see, some optics actually load their battery from the bottom of the sight, and this creates a problem because to change out the battery you’ll end up having to remove the optic from your gun…

And then (once you’ve changed the battery) you’ll have to re-mount the optic and then take it to the range and re-zero it, which is all a huge hassle… 

So I really love the sideloading battery on the 509t because it makes swapping out the battery a quick and easy process… 

Another cool feature that you get with the 509t is Holosun’s Shake Awake technology. Basically, this means that the optic will automatically turn off after a period of non use, and it will automatically turn on after sensing motion… 

This is a great feature because it will help save your battery life, which is already super long, and at the same time, your optic will be ready to go because it will turn on as soon as you touch your gun…

On top of that, the 509t comes with a solar panel on top, which is a cool feature for a couple of reasons…

First of all, you can use the solar panel as a backup power source (as long as you have some sunlight) if your battery ends up dying on you…

Or it can be used to save your battery life even more if you switch to the solar setting when you take your gun to the range…

Now with the 509t you get 10 daylight brightness settings and 2 night vision settings. 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 very sunny day. The 2 NV settings will have to be used with NV equipment…

So if you have NV equipment or plan on getting some in the future, you’ll be able to run the 509t at night very easily…

In the end, all the useful features that you get with the Holosun 509t are very impressive, even when you compare it to sights that cost a lot more money…

Aimpoint ACRO

The Aimpoint ACRO uses a CR1225 battery which is able to power the sight for around a year and a half when on setting number 6…

That’s not quite as long as the battery life you get on the 509t, but it’s still pretty impressive. And as long as you swap out your battery once a year…

You should be able to keep the ACRO turned on at all times (so that it’s ready to go) and still not have the optic’s battery die on you…

In addition to that, the ACRO also has a side loading battery which again, means that you’ll be able to easily swap out the battery in a matter of minutes when it comes time to do so…

Now the ACRO comes with a total of 6 daylight brightness settings, 4 night vision settings, and 1 extra bright setting…

Just as with the 509t, the daylight brightness settings get very bright, and you won’t have any issues with the reticle washing out on you…

And if the conditions get really extreme, you have that extra bright setting that you can bump the sight up to…

Last, the 4 night vision settings will, again, have to be used with night vision equipment, and with that equipment, they’ll allow you to run the ACRO in the dark very easily.   

Battery Life And Brightness Settings Conclusions…

There are a lot of important differences between these two optics in this section. First of all, they both have powerful daylight brightness settings and night vision settings…

They also both have a side loading battery and long battery life, which is all good. But the differences come in the details…

The battery life on the Holosun 509t is much longer than the battery life on the ACRO by a margin of several years…

In addition to that, the 509t comes with Shake Awake technology which will help save your battery life and the solar panel which will back up your battery and save your battery life even more…

So because of all the extra features packed into the 509t by Holosun, it’s going to come away as the winner in this category.  

Winner: Holosun 509t

Extra Accessories Included With The Optic…

Holosun 509t

The Holosun 509t comes with a few accessories. First of all, it comes with a battery, which is nice because it means you won’t have to run off to the store once you receive your optic just to turn it on…

In addition to that, you also get a lens cloth which is a pretty common item that typically comes with every optic you purchase…

That’s all fine and good, but the really exciting item that you get with the 509t is an RMR footprint adaptor plate…

You see, the 509t uses a proprietary mounting rail system, and there are not many guns or accessories that are designed to work with that system yet (because it’s relatively new)… 

But because Holosun includes the RMR adaptor plate, it’ll actually end up being very easy to get the 509t mounted on your gun…

The reason why is because the RMR footprint is the most common footprint when it comes to mounting pistol optics…

Many slides come cut for the RMR footprint already, or they come with an RMR footprint adaptor plate…

So including that RMR adaptor plate with the 509t is huge in my opinion because it means you’re going to have a pretty easy time getting the optic mounted on your gun…

And it won’t cost you any extra money to do it either. Last, if you haven’t heard of the brand new Holosun EPS, you might want to check out how it differs from the 509T here.

Aimpoint ACRO

Like the Holosun 509t, the Aimpoint ACRO comes with a battery which again, is something I really like because it means you’ll be able to turn on your sight without an extra trip to the store…

In addition to that, the ACRO also comes with a proprietary mounting system, but unlike the 509t, it doesn’t come with any type of adaptor plate…

Now you can purchase an adaptor plate for the ACRO with an RMR footprint (and a number of other footprints too)…

So mounting the ACRO will not be too difficult, but because you will have to get an adaptor plate or actually have a gunsmith cut your slide for the optic…

It will be an additional cost to get the ACRO mounted on your gun. 

Extra Accessories Conclusions…

In this category, there is a major difference between these two sights, and it really decides the winner here… 

The Holosun 509t comes with an RMR adaptor plate, and the Aimpoint ACRO does not, and this is actually an important included item for these two optics…

You see, both of these optics are kind of a new class of optic. So there is no standard mounting system for these enclosed pistol optics yet… 

And the fact that the 509t includes the RMR footprint adaptor, means that you’ll easily be able to mount it right out of the box…

The Aimpoint ACRO, on the other hand, is going to cost you more money because you’ll need to purchase an adapter plate separately or have your gun’s slide cut specifically for the ACRO…

So there’s a lot of extra value included in the box with the Holosun 509t, and that makes it the clear winner in this section.

Winner: Holosun 509t

Price Comparison…

Unfortunately I won’t be able to give you exact numbers in this category because the optics market is always changing and that makes the prices of the sights change constantly as well…

But that being said, in general, you’ll usually find that the Holosun 509t is around 165 to 175 bucks less expensive than the Aimpoint ACRO…

That’s a pretty decent chunk of change, and it could be a huge factor in the decision making process if you’re on a budget and trying to decide between these two sights…

So if you are on a budget, and you’re trying to keep the price as low as possible on your optic, the Holosun 509t is probably going to be the less expensive option for you. 

Winner: Holosun 509t

Holosun 509t Vs Aimpoint ACRO – Final Thoughts…

So to sum it all up, in the Durability And Toughness category, both sights are built like tanks but because the Aimpoint ACRO is rated to be waterproof in up to 25 meters of water…

Whereas the Holosun 509t is rated to be waterproof in only 1 meter of water. I gave the win to the ACRO in this category…

In the Lens Clarity And Reticle category, both sights have a very clear lens which allows you to get a very clean sight picture…

However, the 509t comes with the Multiple Reticle System, which gives you 3 reticles in the same sight, and the ACRO only comes with 1 reticle. So the 509t came away as the winner here…

In the Size Comparison, both sights are a similar size and very compact, but the Holosun 509t came away as the winner because it is just a little bit shorter in terms of length and a little more lightweight than the ACRO…

In the Battery Life And Brightness Settings category, both sights come with powerful brightness settings, NV settings and long battery life…

However, the battery life on the 509t is much longer than the battery life on the ACRO, and it also comes with the Shake Awake technology which will help save your battery life… 

And the solar panel which will back up your battery and save your battery life even more. So I gave the win to the 509t in this section… 

In the Extra Accessories category, both sights come with a battery which is a nice touch in my opinion. However, the Holosun 509t comes with an RMR adaptor plate…

Whereas a similar plate for the Aimpoint ACRO will cost you extra money. So the winner in this section was the Holosun 509t…

And last in the Price Comparison, the Holosun 509t is around 165 to 175 dollars less expensive than the Aimpoint ACRO…

So which of these sights do I prefer? I prefer the Holosun 509t…

I prefer the Holosun 509t for several reasons. First of all, even though I gave the slight win to the ACRO in the durability and toughness category, the 509t is still a very durable optic…

It’s built like a tank, and it’s going to keep working for you even if you put it through some very tough use. In addition to that, I love the Circle Dot Reticle that you get with the Multiple Reticle System on the 509t…

It’s going to help you shoot fast without sacrificing accuracy, and if you don’t like it, you have two other reticles you can choose to run on the sight…

In addition to that, the battery life on the 509t is much longer than the battery life on the ACRO, and the Shake Awake feature and solar panel will end up saving your battery life even more…

And we can’t forget about the included RMR adapter plate which adds a ton of extra value to the 509t because it’ll make mounting the sight very easy, and it won’t cost you extra money to do it… 

Last, the 509t is significantly less expensive than the ACRO even though it has more useful features. So it’ll end up saving you a lot of money, and I think it’s a better value overall…

Now if you want a sight that’s a little bit more rugged and you don’t mind paying a little bit more money, then feel free to go with the ACRO because it’s still an amazing sight…

Either way, I hope I was able to show you the major similarities and differences between these two cutting-edge pistol optics. 

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.

Micro red dot sights have really become popular in recent years…

For most people (me included) they perform just as well as larger red dot sights, but they cut down the weight and amount of bulk that you end up adding on your rifle…

The optics company that started the micro red dot craze was Aimpoint, and right now, two of their most popular micro red dot options are…

• The Aimpoint T2 (Check Price On Amazon – Over 84 Reviews)
• The Aimpoint Comp M5 (Check Price On Amazon – Over 29 Reviews)

So in this Aimpoint T2 Vs Comp M5 comparison, we’re going to put these two little sights up against each other, and see how they do 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 classic Aimpoint T2 or the flashy and new Comp M5…

And you should have all the information you need to determine which sight will work best for you…

Let’s get started!

Durability And Toughness…

Aimpoint T2

The Aimpoint T2 Micro is an extremely durable little red dot sight. First of all, Aimpoints in general are known for their durability and reliability…

And the T2 Micro has been out for quite a few years now which means it’s been in the hands of many different shooters, and it still maintains a high reputation for toughness…

Now the sight housing on the Aimpoint T2 is constructed from high strength aluminum which is a very rugged material…

In addition to that, it also has a hard anodized non-reflective finish which will help protect the optic from the elements and keep it low profile at the same time…

The sight housing on the T2 is also built up a little bit  so that it covers and protects the windage and elevation turrets…

I really like this feature because it prevents them from getting bumped or snapped off accidentally, which is something that can happen with other red dot sights…

The Aimpoint T2 is also a waterproof optic. It’s rated to be waterproof in up to 25 meters (80 feet) of water, which means you could actually take it SCUBA diving with you if you wanted too…

Now most of us are not Navy SEALs, so we’ll never go swimming with our optic. However, the T2 can handle rainy, snowy, or wet conditions without having any issues at all…

And it’s also shockproof, which means it can easily handle the recoil from being mounted on high-powered rifles, shotguns, and pistol caliber carbines…

All in all, I think that the ruggedness and reliability that you get with the Aimpoint T2 are extremely impressive…  

Aimpoint Comp M5

The Aimpoint Comp M5 is a little bit of a newer sight than the Micro T2, but even though it hasn’t been around quite as long, it too has developed a fantastic reputation for durability and toughness…

The Comp M5 also has a sight housing that’s constructed from high strength aluminum, so it’s also made from a very rugged material…

And it also has a hard anodized finish which will help protect it from damage by the elements…

On top of that, the Comp M5 is also designed with a portion of the sight housing that is raised up to offer protection for the windage and elevation turrets…

Again, I really like this design feature because it helps prevent the adjustments from getting bumped or from accidentally getting snapped off…

The Comp M5 is also a waterproof optic. It’s rated to be submersible is up to 45 meters (150 feet) of water, which is an insane amount of waterproofing…

So just like the Aimpoint T2, it can easily handle any rainy or snowing conditions that you might find yourself shooting or carrying your rifle in…

Last, the Comp M5 is also a shockproof optic. So it can easily handle the recoil from high-powered rifles, shotguns, and pistol caliber carbines or submachine guns…

All in all, the Aimpoint Comp M5 is also an extremely impressive optic in terms of reliability.

Durability And Toughness Conclusions…

Ok, so this is actually a pretty tough category in which to compare these two sights because these are both Aimpoints…

If you don’t already know, Aimpoints are pretty much known for how durable and reliable they are, and both the Micro T2 and the Comp M5 live up to that legendary reputation…

They both have a sight housing that’s made from high quality aluminum. They both have windage and elevation turrets that are protected by the sight housing…

And they’re both waterproof and shockproof. The differences are that the Comp M5 is a little bit of a larger optic than the Micro T2, and it’s also rated to be submersible in a deeper amount of water…

So even though the Micro T2 blows away a lot of other red dot sights when it comes to how waterproof it is…

I’m going to give the slight edge in this category to the Comp M5 because it is just a bit more waterproof than the T2…

Winner: Aimpoint Comp M5

Reticle And Lens Clarity…

Aimpoint T2

The lens clarity on the Aimpoint T2 is very good. You don’t really notice much of that annoying greenish/blue tint that you get with some other red dot sights…

And overall, you get a very clear view and sight picture when looking through the sight…

Now the reticle on the Aimpoint T2 is a simple 2 MOA (minute of angle) dot. I’m a big fan of a 2 MOA dot on this style optic, and there are a few reasons why…

First of all, the 2 MOA dot is large enough (and bright enough) that it allows your eye to pick it up very quickly, which allows you to shoot very fast…

But at the same time, you have that precise little dot, which gives you a fine aiming point for small targets or targets that are at further distances…

Simply put, it’s a reticle that helps you shoot fast and accurately, and because of that, I’m a big fan of it…

I have used red dot sights with larger MOA dot reticles in the past (4 MOA or 6 MOA), and I found it hard to aim precisely, particularly at small targets at extended ranges…

So overall, I’m very happy that Aimpoint has stuck with their 2 MOA dot system throughout the years because even if you do feel the need for a larger dot…

One of the things you can do is simply bump up the brightness level on your sight until the dot starts to bloom out.

But as I said, the 2 MOA dot is very easy to see. So I doubt you’ll have any problem picking up the reticle on this optic.

Aimpoint Comp M5

The lens clarity on the Aimpoint Comp M5 is also very good. Just like with the T2 Micro, you don’t really get any of that annoying blue tint…

And the sight window is very clear, which allows you to get a clean sight picture…

On top of that, the reticle on the Comp M5 is also a simple 2 MOA red dot…

Again, I’m a huge fan of a simple 2 MOA dot reticle because I think it’s just as easy as a 4 MOA or 6 MOA dot for your eye to pick up…

But at the same time it offers you more precision for accurate shots on small targets or targets that are off in the distance…

So again, I think the 2 MOA dot reticle was a great choice by Aimpoint, and for most shooters it will allow you to shoot quickly and accurately.

Reticle And Lens Clarity Conclusions…

These two sights are very similar in this category, which is no surprise because, again, they’re both Aimpoints…

So they both have extremely clear glass, and they both have a 2 MOA dot reticle…

There’s not really anything that separates the two sights here, so in this section, I’m going to call it a draw.

Winner: Draw

Size Comparison…

Aimpoint T2

The Aimpoint T2 is a true micro red dot sight. It’s very compact (much more compact than a traditional-sized red dot such as the Aimpoint PRO)…

And its general size has been copied by a number of other red dot sight manufacturers out there…

With that in mind, the T2 Micro has a height that measures in at 1.4 inches. It has a width that measures in at 1.6 inches, and it has a length that measures in at 2.7 inches…

In addition to that, the T2 Micro has a weight that comes in at just 3.0 ounces.

Aimpoint Comp M5

The Aimpoint Comp M5 is also a pretty compact sight. But that being said, it is a little bit larger than the T2 Micro…

The Comp M5 has a height that measures in at 1.6 inches. It has a width that also measures in at 1.6 inches, and it has a length that measures in at 3.3 inches…

On top of that, the Comp M5 has a weight that comes in at 5.2 ounces.

Size Comparison Conclusions…

So as I said, both of these sights are pretty compact, but by looking at them side-by-side, it’s pretty clear that the Aimpoint T2 is smaller…

Both sights have a width of only 1.6 inches. So they’re both pretty narrow…

But the Aimpoint T2 is shorter than the Comp M5  in terms of height and in terms over overall length…

On top of that, the T2 Micro is more lightweight than the Comp M5 as well…

So in this section, the Aimpoint T2 Micro is going to come away as the winner.

Winner: Aimpoint T2

Battery Life And Brightness Settings…

Aimpoint T2

The Aimpoint T2 Micro uses one CR2032 battery which powers the sight for 50,000 hours (over 5 years)…

For me, it’s pretty much a requirement these days that any red dot sight I put on my guns has years worth of battery life, and the reason why is simple…

You don’t want your optic’s battery dying on you at the wrong time. I’ve actually had red dot sights die on me at the range before, and it can get pretty annoying…

But at the end of the day, you can just go home and replace the battery, and it’s not really a big deal…

However it would be a disaster for your battery to stop working if you ever need to use your optic in an emergency self-defense situation…

In addition to that, it’s a good idea to keep your optic on at all times…

So that if you do ever need to grab your rifle in self-defense, you won’t end up having to fiddle around with buttons just to turn your sight on…

So in the end, the 5 years worth of battery life that you get with the T2 Micro allows you to keep your optic ready to go at all times, and it’s very unlikely that your optic’s battery will end up dying on you…

Especially if you follow the standard advice of replacing your battery at least once a year (some people like to do it on their birthday)…

Now the T2 Micro comes with a total of 8 daylight brightness settings, 4 night vision settings, and 1 extra bright setting…

The daylight brightness settings are very powerful on the high end, and it’s very easy to see your reticle even on an extremely sunny day…

On top of that, if the conditions are really extreme in terms of brightness, you have that extra bright setting that you can alway bump the sight up to…

Now the 4 night vision settings will have to be used with night vision equipment…

And I like that they’re included on the T2 because if you have or plan on getting some NV equipment, then you’ll easily be able to run your sight at night, which is not always the case with Aimpoint sights (for example the Aimpoint H2)…

Aimpoint Comp M5

The Aimpoint Comp M5 uses 1 AAA battery which is able to power the sight for 50,000 hours (over 5 years)…

Again, I love super long battery life like this on all of my battery powered optics because you can keep them turned on all the time…

So your sight will always be ready to go, and it’s very unlikely that you’re optic’s battery will die on you (as long as you change out the battery periodically, like once a year)…

Now the Comp M5 comes with 5 daylight brightness settings, 4 night vision settings, and 1 extra bright setting…

Just as with the T2 Micro, the daylight brightness settings get very bright on the high end…

And you have that extra brightness setting which allows you to bump up the power if the lighting conditions are really extreme…

And again, the 4 NV settings can be used along with NV equipment, which will allow you to run your sight in the dark.

Battery Life And Brightness Settings Conclusions…

In this category, these two sights have a lot of similarities, but there are a few key differences…

First of all, they both give you 50,000 hours worth of battery life, which is awesome because you can keep them running 24/7 and they’ll be ready to go if you ever need to use them…

In addition to that, they both have powerful daylight brightness settings, the extra bright settings, and 4 night vision settings…

That being said, the T2 Micro has a few more daylight brightness settings than the Comp M5 which isn’t that big a deal, but it might allow you to fine tune your brightness level just a tiny bit more…

On top of that, it uses a CR2032 battery rather than a AAA battery which is used in the Comp M5…

I personally prefer the use of the CR2032 battery on the T2 Micro because it’s more light weight and less bulky than the AAA battery used on the Comp M5…

So in this category, I’m going to give the win to the Micro T2, but just by a hair…

Winner: Aimpoint T2

Extra Goodies Included With The Optic…

Aimpoint T2

The Aimpoint T2 comes with some pretty cool accessories. You actually get a protective flip up lens cover for both the front and rear lens of the optic…

The front lens cover is fully blacked out whereas the rear lens cover is actually clear, and this set up confuses a lot of people, but it actually has a pretty cool purpose…

You see, even with both of your lens covers closed, if you look through the optic with both eyes open (which is key) the dot will still superimpose over the target you’re aiming at…

It’s just a matter of how your brain works, and this allows you to use your optic very quickly in an emergency situation while still keeping both lenses fully protected…

And it’s all because of that clear rear lens cover. Now aside from that, you can get the T2 Micro with either no mount, a high mount, or a low mount…

The high mount option is for use on an AR platform rifle or any other rifle/carbine system that requires that you mount the optic high…

And the low mount will work great with many pistol caliber carbines, shotguns, the AK platform, and any other firearm that requires the use of a low mount…

Both included mounts will increase the overall cost of the sight. So unfortunately the mounts are not included free of charge…

That being said, getting the sight with no mount is the least expensive option, but you will have to purchase a mount for the optic on the aftermarket…

The good news is that there are tons of mounts out there which are being made for Aimpoint Micro sights because they are extremely popular optics…

So in the end, you won’t have any problems finding a quality mount that will allow you to put the T2 on your gun.

Aimpoint Comp M5

The Aimpoint Comp M5 also comes with a front and rear lens cover, and it’s the same set up as with the T2 Micro, with the front cover being blacked out and the rear cover being clear…

Again, I really like that Aimpoint includes both of these covers because they increase the overall durability of your sighting system…

And at the same time, you can still use your optic very quickly in an emergency (because that rear lens cover is clear)…

Aside from that, the Comp M5 uses the same Aimpoint Micro footprint that’s found on the T2. So there are tons of aftermarket mounts that will fit it perfectly…

And you can also purchase it in a package with either a low or a high amount which, again, will increase the overall price of the sight.

Extra Accessories Conclusions…

In this category, both sights (again) have a lot of similarities… 

They both come with the same protective lens covers which I actually think are pretty cool, and they both have the same Aimpoint Micro footprint…

…which is extremely popular and will make it fairly easy to find a mount for your sight. Aside from that, you can purchase either optic with a factory low or high mount for a higher price.

There’s not really anything that separates these two in this section, so I think I’m gonna have to call it a draw here…

Winner: Draw

Price Comparison…

Unfortunately I won’t be able to give you exact numbers in this category because the prices of these sights are known to change as the market fluctuates…

But with that being said, in general, you’ll usually find that the Aimpoint T2 is around 5 to 10 bucks less expensive than the Comp M5…

In my opinion, 5 to 10 bucks isn’t a huge difference, especially because both of these sights are premium sights that carry a premium price tag…

But if you are interested in saving a few bucks, then the Aimpoint T2 is probably going to be the less expensive option for you.

Winner: Aimpoint T2

Aimpoint T2 Vs Comp M5 – Final Thoughts…

So in the end, in the Durability And Toughness category, both of these sights are extremely tough and reliable…

But because the Comp M5 is a bit more waterproof and a larger sight than the Micro T2, it came away as the winner here…

In the Lens Clarity And Reticle category, both sights have a very clear lens that allows you to get a very clean sight picture…

And they both have a 2 MOA dot reticle, which helps you shoot fast and accurately. So in this section I called it a draw…

In the Size Comparison, both sights measure in at the same width…

However, the Aimpoint T2 is smaller in all other dimensions, and it’s a little bit more lightweight than the Comp M5. So it came away as the winner in this category…

In the Battery Life And Brightness Settings category, both sights give you 50,000 hours of battery life, which is awesome…

And they both have very powerful brightness settings and 4 night vision settings… 

However, since the T2 Micro has more brightness settings and uses the less bulky CR2032 battery. It came away as the winner here…

In the Extra Accessories category, both sights come with front and rear flip-up lens covers, and you can get both with an included mount for an increased price. So I called it a draw in this section…

And Last in the Price Comparison, the Aimpoint T2 is usually around 5 to 10 dollars less expensive than the Comp M5…

So which of these sights do I prefer? I prefer the Aimpoint T2 Micro…

I prefer the Aimpoint T2 for a few reasons. First of all, even though I gave the win in the durability and toughness category to the Comp M5, the T2 Micro is still one of the most durable red dot sights you can get…

It’s tough enough that you can use it in very rough conditions, and it’ll still keep working for you. So it’s definitely a sight that you can rely on regardless of whether you’re in the military, law enforcement, or as a civilian shooter…

I also prefer the T2 because it’s more compact in terms of its dimensions than the Comp M5, and it’s more lightweight…

On top of that, it uses a CR2032 battery rather than the AAA battery used Comp M5, and that’s another feature that helps keep the weight and bulk of the optic down…

Last, the Aimpoint T2 is slightly less expensive than the Comp M5. So it’ll end up saving you some money.

Now if you like the increased size and durability of the Comp M5, and you don’t mind paying just a little bit more money, then feel free to go with it because it’s still an amazing optic…

Either way, I hope I was able to show you the major similarities and differences between these two awesome optics from Aimpoint.

More and more people are discovering what an advantage it is to have an optic on their pistol…

Yes, there are some people out there who are still resisting it, but the truth is, that an optic on your pistol helps you shoot faster and more accurately…

It’s actually been fairly common to put optics on larger handguns for a few years, but now, a lot of people are mounting optics on their concealed carry guns…

And since these guns are usually slim, single stack handguns, your typical optics like the Trijicon RMR and the Holosun 507c are simply too big…

So more and more manufacturers are starting to produce tiny optics designed for these single stack concealed carry guns, and right now, two of the most talked-about options are…

• The Holosun 507k (Check Price On Amazon – Over 1,172 Reviews)
• The Sig Romeo Zero (Check Price On Amazon – Over 360 Reviews)

So in this Holosun 507k Vs Romeo Zero comparison, we’re going to see how these two little optics stack up to each other in the following 6 categories…

• Durability And Toughness
• Lens Clarity And Reticle
• Size Comparison
• Battery Life And Brightness Settings
• Extra Accessories Included With The Optic
• Price Comparison

In the end, I’ll tell you if I prefer the 507k or the Romeo Zero, 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 optics…

Durability And Toughness…

Holosun 507k

The Holosun 507k is a very durable little optic. To start off with, it has a sight housing that’s constructed from 7075 T6 aluminum, which is a very rugged material…

In addition to that, it has an anodized finish which will help protect the sight from the elements…

On top of that, the windage and elevation turrets are designed in a smart way. Both of them are recessed into the site housing…

And that prevents them from ever getting bumped accidentally or even snapped off, which is something that can happen on red dot sights…

The Holosun 507k is also waterproof. It’s rated to be waterproof in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes…

I think it can handle a lot more water than that, but regardless, it can easily handle rainy, snowy, or wet conditions without giving you any problems at all…

Last, the 507k was designed from the start to be a pistol optic, and because of that, it’s also shockproof…

It can easily handle the abuse of being mounted on a handgun slide, which is definitely an important feature for any optic intended for use on a concealed carry handgun…

All in all, the durability and toughness that you get with the 507k is extremely impressive.

Romeo Zero

The Sig Romeo Zero has a sight housing that’s constructed from polymer…

Now Sig calls it a “weapons grade ultralight polymer” housing, and for what it is, I think it’s fairly durable, but it’s certainly not as tough as aluminum…

In addition to that, the windage and elevation turrets on the Romeo Zero are recessed into the sight housing just like with the 507K…

Again, I think that’s an important design feature because it will prevent your adjustments from getting bumped or snapped off accidentally…

And it also keeps the sides of the optic smooth, so they won’t get caught on clothing when you’re concealed carrying the sight on your gun…

Now the lens on the Romeo Zero is also made out of a polymer which is supposed to be more durable than a traditional glass lens, and I’ll take Sig at their word on that…

On top of that, the Romeo Zero is rated to be waterproof in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes just like the 507k…

And it’s also shockproof because it was designed from the start to be mounted on the slide of a handgun.

Durability And Toughness Conclusions…

In this category, there are some pretty significant differences between these two sights…

First of all, they’re both rated to be waterproof in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes, and they’re both shockproof…

In addition to that, they both have windage and elevation adjustments that are recessed into the sight housing…

However when it comes to the material of the sight housing, the advantage has to go to the Holosun 507k…

No matter how you slice it, the 7075 T6 aluminum on the 507K is a much more rugged material than the polymer used on the Romeo Zero…

So in this category, the clear winner is going to be in the Holosun 507k.

Winner: Holosun 507k

Lens Clarity And Reticle…

Holosun 507k

The Holosun 507k has a very clear lens. You don’t really get much of a blue tint when looking through the sight the way you do with some other red dots out there (like the Trijicon RMR)…

And overall, you can see clearly through the optic and get a very clean sight picture…

Now as for the reticle, with the 507k you get a feature that Holosun calls the Multiple Reticle System or MRS…

Basically, this means that you get 3 different reticle options within your sight (the Holosun 407k has a fixed reticle)…

The 3 reticle options are…

• A 2 MOA dot surrounded by a 32 MOA ring (the Holosun Circle Dot)
• A 2 MOA Dot
• A 32 MOA ring without the 2 MOA dot in the center

All 3 reticles have strengths and weaknesses. So let’s go through and discuss each one in a little more detail…

The first option is the 2 MOA (minute of angle) dot surrounded by the 32 MOA ring which is also called the Circle Dot reticle…

This is an awesome reticle. It’s pretty much my favorite reticle on this style of optic and there are a couple of reasons why…

First of all, the large 32 MOA ring is very quick and easy for your eye to pick up, which allows you to shoot faster…

But at the same time, you still have the little 2 MOA dot in the center for aiming at small targets or targets that are off in the distance…

It helps you shoot faster without sacrificing any of the precision you would need for high accuracy shooting, and because of that, I really like it…

The second reticle option is a 2 MOA dot. This is also a great reticle in my opinion especially if you think the circle dot reticle is too cluttered, which is the case with some people…

The 2 MOA dot is still large enough that it allows your eye to pick it up fairly quickly, but you still have the small dot for shots that require precision…

The last option is the 32 MOA ring with no dot in the center. I’m actually not a huge fan of this reticle, but that being said, let me explain why some shooters like to run it…

The 32 MOA ring is large, so you can shoot very quickly with this reticle, especially at large targets that are at close distances…

And not having the dot in the center of the ring allows you to see your entire target. The obvious downside, however, is that you have no fine aiming point for precise shots…

So if you’re just worried about shooting large targets up close, it’s a reticle that can work really well, but it will probably not offer you the precision to shoot with a high degree of accuracy at small targets or targets that are in the distance…

In the end, all 3 reticles have benefits and drawbacks, but one of the best things about the 507k is that you can try all of them out and then settle on the one that works best for you.

Romeo Zero

The Sig Romeo Zero also has a very clear lens. Again, you don’t notice too much of the blue tint that you get with some red dot sights…

And overall, you can see clearly through the optic and get a clean sight picture…

Now when it comes to the reticle on the Romeo Zero, you have two options. You can either get the version with a fixed 3 MOA dot or the version with a fixed 6 MOA dot…

Out of these two options, I prefer the 3 MOA dot because I feel it’s big enough for your eye to pick up the dot fairly quickly, but the small dot size gives you more precision…

But even though I tend to prefer a smaller MOA dot size, there are tons of really great shooters out there who like to run a 6 MOA dot…

So in the end, it really is a matter of personal preference, but like I said, I prefer the smaller dot because it offers you more precision…

And remember you can always crank up the brightness level to make the dot bigger if you need too.

Lens Clarity And Reticle Conclusions…

So in this category we have some big differences between these two sights. First of all, they both have a very clear lens that allows you to get a clean sight picture…

But after that, they are completely different. The Holosun 507k features the Multiple Reticle System which gives you 3 reticle options in the same sight…

Like I mentioned earlier, I prefer the Circle Dot Reticle because it helps you shoot faster without sacrificing any accuracy…

But the other 2 reticle options certainly have their place as well. On the other hand, the Romeo Zero will have either a fixed 3 MOA dot reticle or a fixed 6 MOA dot reticle depending on the verison that you get…

I think the Multiple Reticle System is superior to the fixed options that you get with the Romeo Zero. So in this section, I’m going to give the win to the Holosun 507k.

Winner: Holosun 507k

Size Comparison…

Holosun 507k

Like I mentioned earlier, both of these optics are designed to be mounted on small, single stack handguns that are intended to be used for concealed carry…

So it’s needless to say that they’re both going to be fairly compact. In fact, the Holosun 507k is a smaller version of the Holosun 507c…

Now the height of Holosun 507k measures in at 0.95 inches. The width measures in at 0.98 inches, and the length measures in at 1.60 inches…

In addition to that, the 507k has a weight that comes in just 1 ounce…

Romeo Zero

Like I mentioned already, the Romeo Zero is also a very compact optic…

It has a height that measures in at 0.93 inches. It’s width measures in at 0.93 inches, and its length measures in at 1.6 inches…

In addition to that, the Romeo Zero has a weight that comes in at only 0.4 ounces…

Size Comparison Conclusions…

Both of these sights are extremely compact, and their dimensions are very similar…

That being said, the biggest difference in this section is in terms of their respective weight…

The Holosun 507K weighs in at 1 ounce, whereas the Romeo zero is only 0.4 ounces…

I always prefer my optics to be as lightweight as possible. So in this section, I’m going to give the slight win to the Romeo Zero…

Winner: Romeo Zero

Battery Life And Brightness Settings…

Holosun 507k

The Holosun 507k uses 1 CR1632 battery which is able to power the sight for 50,000 hours when the optic is on brightness setting 6…

That’s awesome battery life, which is something I’m always looking for on a red dot sight…

The reason why long battery life is so important is because you don’t want your optic’s battery dying on you at the wrong time…

I’ve had red dot sights die on me at the range before, and even though that can be really annoying, it’s not the end of the world because you can just swap out your battery when you get home…

But what you really want to avoid is your optic’s battery dying on you in an emergency self defense situation…

With 50,000 hours worth of battery, it’s not likely that that will happen with the 507k, especially if you follow the standard advice of swapping out your battery at least once a year (some people say to do it on your birthday)…

Now when it comes to swapping out the battery on your sight, Holosun makes it really quick and easy with the 507k…

You see, there are some sights out there in which the battery is changed from the bottom of the optic…

That’s actually a huge problem because it means you’ll have to take the sight off of your gun every time you want to change out the battery…

…and then you’ll have to re-mount the optic and re-zero it after putting it back on.

That’s all a huge pain in the neck for a simple battery change, and it’s something you get to avoid with the 507k because it has a sideloading battery tray…

So you can keep the optic on your gun, and simply swap out the battery in a couple of minutes, which is awesome…

Another really cool feature that you get with the 507k is Holosun’s Shake Awake technology… 

This basically means that your sight will automatically turn off after a period of non-use and automatically turn on as soon as the sight senses motion…

So it will help save your battery life, which is already very long, and at the same time your optic will be ready to go as soon as you touch your gun…

Now with the 507k you get 10 daylight brightness settings and 2 night vision settings. The daylight brightness settings are very powerful on the high end and get very bright…

So you won’t have any issues with your reticle washing out on you, even if it’s a really sunny day outside…

In addition to that, I like that Holosun includes the 2 NV settings with the 507k at no additional cost to you… 

…because if you do end up running your gun at night with NV equipment, your optic will be ready to go.

The last feature I’ll discuss in this section is something that Holosun calls the Lock Mode. It’s found on the Holosun 507k X2 version of the sight…

And basically, it allows you to lock in the brightness setting of your choice. This is a cool feature because even if the brightness buttons on your sight get accidentally bumped…

The optic will stay locked in at whatever brightness setting you selected. So if you ever do need to draw your gun in a life or death situation…

…your optic will be at the perfect brightness level for the conditions you’re in (not way too bright or way too low and barely visible).

All in all, the Holosun 507k is a sight that is packed with features that are useful to you as the shooter (even features you won’t find on much more expensive sights).

Romeo Zero 

The Sig Romeo Zero also uses 1 CR1632 battery which is able to power the sight for around 20,000 hours…

That’s not quite as long as the 507k’s battery life. However, once you get past a year’s worth of battery life…

…I think you have a sufficient amount of time because you should be swapping out the battery once a year anyway.

Now when it comes time to swap out the battery on the Romeo Zero, unfortunately, the battery is stored in the bottom of the optic…

That means you’ll have to take the optic off of the gun to change the battery…

…and then you’ll have to re-mount the optic and then take your gun to the range and re-zero your optic.

Like I said earlier, that’s a huge hassle, and it really makes changing out the battery a lot longer process than it should be…

Now on a more positive note, the Romeo Zero features the MOTAC system which stands for “Motion Activated Illumination”, and it’s basically the same thing as the Holosun Shake Awake feature…

So your optic will automatically turn off after a period of non use which will save you battery life, and it will automatically turn on as soon as you touch your gun…

Now with the Romeo Zero you get a total of 8 daylight brightness settings… 

Like the settings on the 507k, they get very bright on the high end, and you won’t have any problems with your reticle washing out on a sunny day…

There are no night vision settings on the Romeo Zero, but I don’t think that’s too much of a problem because most people don’t have NV equipment and would never end up using them anyway.

Battery Life And Brightness Settings Conclusions…

Once again, we have a category in which these two sights have a lot of significant differences… 

To start off with, they both have pretty long battery life and an auto on/auto off feature (the Shake Awake and the MOTAC system)…

But that being said, the battery life on the Holosun 507k is significantly longer than the battery life on the Romeo Zero, and when it comes time to change the battery…

With the 507k you can simply change it without removing the sight from your gun… 

Whereas with the Romeo Zero, you will have to remove the optic to change the battery, and then you’ll have to re-mount it and re-zero it, which is a huge hassle…

Aside from that, the 507k includes 2 NV settings just in case you end up wanting to run your sight in the dark…

And it has the Lock Mode, which you can use to lock in the perfect brightness level…

So in the end, I think this is another category in which the Holosun 507k comes out as the clear winner…

Winner: Holosun 507k

Extra Accessories Included With The Optic…

Holosun 507k

The Holosun 507k comes with one CR1632 battery. I think it’s nice that Holosun includes a battery with the optic…

…because it means that you won’t have to run off to the store just to start using your sight (once you receive it).

It’s ready to go right out of the box, and I think that’s the way it should be with all optics… 

In addition to that, you also get a lens cloth which is pretty much an accessory that comes with every optic you purchase…

The best included feature on the 507k is the rear sight that is built into the sight housing… 

I think this is an awesome addition, and there are a couple of reasons why…

First of all, these tiny optics are designed to go on very small and slim guns that are intended for concealed carry…

And because of that, there’s not always a lot of space on the slide of the gun…

Some guns that come from the factory ready for an optic will actually not even have a rear sight when you mount the red dot on the slide…

I’m a firm believer that battery powered optics should always be backed up by iron sights…

So the fact that Holosun includes a rear sight on the actual optic itself means that all you need is a front sight to back up the 507k…

Now the footprint on the 507K is a proprietary footprint…

That’s not a problem for me because these tiny pistol optics are kind of a new invention, and there really is no standard footprint yet…

So even though the 507k has a proprietary footprint, it can still be easily mounted with an adapter plate…

…or you can have a competent gunsmith cut out your slide specifically for the optic, which is what I actually recommend.

Romeo Zero

Just like the 507k, the Romeo Zero comes with a battery, so it will be ready to go as soon as you receive your optic…

In addition to that, it also has a rear sight integrated into the sight housing which again, I think it’s a very good thing for this style of optic…

The downside is that the rear sight (like the rest of the sight housing) is made out of polymer, and that can be a problem if the optic is being put under hard use…

Now the footprint on the Romeo Zero is actually the same footprint as the Shield RMSC…

I think that’s a good thing because the Shield RMSC footprint is probably the most common footprint out there for these tiny reflex sights…

But as I said before, there really is no standard at this time, so I don’t think it’s a huge advantage over the proprietary footprint featured on the 507k…

That being said, it should be fairly easy to mount the Romeo Zero either directly onto a slide or with the use of an adapter plate.

Extra Accessories Conclusions…

In this category, these two sights are actually pretty similar… 

They both come with a battery, and they both feature a rear sight built-in to the sight housing which, again, I think is a very important feature…

In addition to that, 507k has a proprietary mounting footprint, whereas the Romeo Zero uses the Shield RMSC footprint…

I don’t think either footprint gives you a significant advantage over the other when it comes to mounting the optic. So again, I think it’s pretty even here…

With all that being said, I think that these two optics are so similar in this category that I’m going to call it a draw.

Winner: Draw

Price Comparison…

Unfortunately I won’t be able to give you exact numbers in this section of the comparison because the prices of these sights are known to change as the market fluctuates…

But that being said,  in general, you’ll usually be able to find the Romeo Zero for around 100 to 110 bucks less expensive than the Holosun 507k…

That’s actually a pretty substantial chunk of change, and it could be a factor if you’re trying to keep the price of your optic as low as possible…

So if you are on a tight budget, keep in mind that the Romeo Zero is going to be the less expensive option for you.

Winner:  Romeo Zero

Holosun 507K Vs Romeo Zero – Final Thoughts…

So to sum it all up, in the Durability And Toughness category, both the Holosun 507k and the Sig Romeo Zero are waterproof and shockproof…

However, the sight housing on the 507k is constructed for 7075 T6 aluminum…

…whereas the sight housing on the Romeo Zero is made from polymer, which is much less rugged. So the 507k was the clear winner in this section.

In the Lens Clarity And Reticle category, both sights have a very clear lens and allow you to get a clean sight picture…

However, the 507k features the Multiple Reticle System which gives you 3 options in the same optic (including my favorite the Circle Dot Reticle)…

And the Romeo Zero only has a fixed 3 MOA or fixed 6 MOA reticle. So I gave the win the 507k in this section…

In the Size Comparison, both optics are extremely compact and have very similar dimensions…

…but because the Romeo Zero is just a little bit more lightweight than the 507k, it came away as the slight winner here.

In the Battery Life And Brightness Settings category, both sights have an auto on/ auto off feature which is cool… 

However, the 507k has a lot longer battery life, the side loading battery tray, NV settings, and the Lock Mode feature. So once again, it came out as the winner…

In the Extra Accessories category, both sights come with a battery and a built-in rear sight. So I called it a draw in this section…

And last in the Price Comparison, the Romeo Zero is usually around 100 to 110 dollars less expensive than the Holosun 507k…

So which of these sights do I prefer? I prefer the Holosun 507k…

I prefer the Holosun 507k for a few reasons. First of all, the 507k is a much more durable optic than the Romeo Zero…

It has a high quality aluminum sight housing, as opposed to the polymer housing found on the Romeo Zero, and it’s simply a much tougher red dot sight…

That’s an extremely important feature if you’re mounting the optic on a gun that could be used for self defense, which is the case for a concealed carry gun…

In addition to that, I prefer the Multiple Reticle System on the 507k over the fixed dot options on the Romeo Zero…

Like I said earlier, I really like the Circle Dot Reticle because it helps you shoot faster without sacrificing accuracy… 

…but with the 507k,  you’ll be able to play around with all 3 reticles before you settle in on which one is right for you…

The battery life on the 507k is also much longer than the battery life in the Romeo Zero. So its very unlikely that your sight’s battery will end up dying on you…

And the battery change is quick and easy on the 507k because it has the side loading battery tray…

Last, I also really like the Lock Mode feature that you get on the 507k because you can set your brightness to the perfect level and then lock it in…

So even if the buttons on your sight get bumped around a little bit, the optic will still be ready to go if you even need to use it…

Now if you just intend to use the sight as a range optic (so durability isn’t a huge factor), and you want to save a few bucks, then feel free to go with the Romeo Zero…

Either way, I hope I was able to show you the major similarities and differences between these two tiny little reflex sights.

Pistol mounted optics are here to stay, and that’s a good thing…

Having an optic mounted on your handgun helps you shoot more accurately, and it helps you shoot faster too…

And one of the best things about the current optics market, is that there are a number of manufacturers making sights specifically designed for pistols and they’re keeping the prices affordable…

One of those manufacturers is Holosun, and right now, 2 of their most popular pistol optics are…

• The Holosun 507k (Check Price On Amazon – Over 1,172 Reviews)
• The Holosun 507c (Check Price On Amazon – Over 1,670 Reviews)

So in this Holosun 507k Vs 507c comparison, we’re going to examine the main similarities and differences between these two great sights in the following 6 categories…

• Durability And Toughness
• Lens Clarity And Reticle
• Size Comparison
• Battery Life And Brightness Settings
• Extra Accessories Included With The Optic
• Price Comparison

In the end, you’ll understand all the features that come with both of the fantastic little optics, and you’ll know exactly which one is right for you…

Let’s start the comparison!

Durability And Toughness…

How Are The Holosun 507k And Holosun 507c Similar In This Category?

Both the Holosun 507k and the Holosun 507c are very tough little red dot sights, and they have a lot in common when it comes to how they’re built… 

To start off with, they both have a sight housing that is constructed from 7075 T6 aluminum, which is a very rugged material…

In addition to that, they both have an anodized finish which will help protect them from the elements…

Another very important feature that is shared by both sights is the fact that their windage and elevation turrets are recessed into the sight housings…

The reason why this is important is because it prevents your adjustments from being bumped or snapped off accidentally which is some thing I’ve seen happen with other red dot sights…

And at the same time, they can still be easily adjusted with the use of a small screwdriver…

Another similarity between these two sights is that they are both waterproof in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes…

I think they can both probably handle a lot more water than that, but regardless, both sights are going to hold up in rainy, snowing, and wet conditions…

Last, both the 507k and the 507c were designed as pistol optics from the start. So they’re both shockproof and can easily handle the beating an optic takes while being mounted on a handgun slide…

How Are They Different?

Even though the 507k and 507c have many similarities in this category, there are a couple of small differences…

First of all, the 507c is a larger optic than the 507k. So it has a little bit thicker sight housing on it, which is obviously a benefit when it comes to durability…

But that being said, the 507k has the square top design, which Holosun has found to be just a little bit tougher than the rounded top design featured on the 507c in their drop testing…

Now the Holosun 508t is a larger pistol optic like the 507c that features the square top design. So that’s another optic you can consider if you have a larger handgun and want the square top design…

However, the 507c is built like a tank even with the rounded top. So in the end, I’m not concerned about durability at all with either the Holosun 507k or the 507c.

Lens Clarity And Reticle…

How Are The Holosun 507k And Holosun 507c Similar In This Category?

Both the 507k and the 507c have a very clear lens. When looking through either of these optics, there isn’t much of the distinct blue tint staring back at you the way it does on some other red dot sights…

And overall, both sights allow you to get a clear view of your target and a very clean sight picture…

In addition to that, both the 507k and the 507c feature Holosun’s Multiple Reticle System (or MRS). Basically, the Multiple Reticle System means that you get 3 reticle options to choose from in your sight (the Holosun 407k and 407c both have a fixed dot reticle)… 

The 3 options on both the 507k and the 507c are…

• A 2 MOA dot with a 32 MOA ring surrounding it (The Holosun Circle Dot Reticle)
• A 2 MOA dot
• A 32 MOA ring with no dot in the center

The first option is the 2 MOA (minute of angle) dot with a 32 MOA ring around it, which is also called the Circle Dot Reticle…

This is an awesome reticle, and it’s actually my favorite type of reticle on this style of sight…

The 32 MOA ring is very quick and easy for your eye to pick up which allows you to shoot very fast, but at the same time…

…you still have that little 2 MOA dot in the center which allows you to aim with precision at small targets or targets at further distances.

It’s a great reticle because it helps you shoot fast without sacrificing accuracy in the same sight picture, and like I said, I really like it…

That being said, I also really like the second option which is just a 2 MOA dot. This is a great option for those who prefer a simpler sight picture…

The 2 MOA is still fairly easy for your eye to pick, so you can shoot quickly, but again, that small dot still allows you to be precise when aiming…

The last option is the 32 MOA ring with no dot in the center. To be honest, this is my least favorite option, but let me explain why some shooters like it…

The 32 MOA ring allows you to shoot very quickly, especially at large targets up close, but at the same time, there is nothing blocking you from seeing all of the target you’re aiming at…

It gives you a little less cluttered sight picture than the Circle Dot Reticle, and you still have that blazing speed…

The obvious downside is that you have no way of making shots that require a high degree of accuracy, but if you’re just shooting at large targets up close, that’s not really a problem…

In the end, all 3 reticle options have their own strengths and weaknesses, but like I said, the Circle Dot Reticle is my favorite because it helps you shoot faster without sacrificing accuracy in the same sight picture.

How Are They Different?

Even though the 507k and th 507c are very similar in this category, there are a couple of differences that we should talk about…

First of all, the 507c comes in a red dot version and a green dot version which is called the HE507C-GR X2…

Personally, I prefer the red option because my eye picks it up just a little bit faster, but there are a ton of amazing shooters out there who really like the green option…

I think it really just comes down to a matter of personal preference, and that’s an option if you’re getting the 507c…

As for the 507k, at this time, it only comes in a red dot version. Again, that’s not a problem for me because I prefer a red reticle, but it is a difference between these two sights (at least until Holosun comes out with a green dot version of the 507k which they might do in the future)…

The only other difference is the size of the sight window. We’ll get into the dimensions of these two sights in the next section…

But, the 507k is a smaller sight than the 507c, and because of that, the sight window on the 507c is bigger and that gives you a larger field of view…

It’s not a huge difference because both sights have the open style design to them, and they’re both very shootable, but a bigger sight window helps you see just a little bit more when you’re shooting.

Size Comparison…

Holosun 507k

The Holosun 507k is a very small red dot sight. It’s designed to be used on a very slim pistol like a single stack handgun, which is a style of gun that is usually used for concealed carry…

So keeping all of that in mind, the height on the 507k measures in at 0.95 inches. The width measures in at 0.98 inches, and the length measures in at 1.60 inches…

In addition to that, the weight on the 507k comes in at just 1 ounce. 

Holosun 507c

The Holosun 507c is a more standard sized pistol optic which is designed to fit on most double stack handguns, and because of that, it’s larger than the 507k…

The height on the 507c measures in at 1.54 inches. The width measures in at 1.24 inches, and the length measures in at 1.78 inches…

In addition to that, the 507c is a little bit heavier than the 507k with a weight of 1.5 ounces.

Battery Life And Brightness Settings…

How Are The Holosun 507k And Holosun 507c Similar In This Category?

In this category, the 507k and the 507c have quite a few similarities. First of all, they both use 1 CR1632 battery which is able to give them 50,000 hours of battery life (on setting 6)…

I love long battery life like this on my optics because it makes it much less likely that your battery will die on you at a bad time…

I’ve had red dot sights run out of batteries on me on range trips before. When that happens it’s pretty much just an annoyance…

However, what you really want to avoid is your optic’s battery dying on you in an emergency self defense situation…

And since both the 507k and the 507c give you 50,000 hours of battery life, it’s not likely that you’ll have that problem, especially if you follow the standard advice of swapping out your optic’s battery once a year…

Now when it comes to swapping out your battery, both the 507k and the 507c make it a simple and easy process…

Some pistol optics like the Trijicon RMR and the Shield RMSC require that you take the sight off of your gun to change out the battery…

This ends up being a pain in the neck because after a simple battery change, you’ll end up having to re-mount your sight and then take it to the range to re-zero it (or at the very least to check the zero on it)…

That’s a huge hassle, and it’s one that both the 507k and the 507c avoid by having a side loading battery tray…

I love this feature on both of these sights because in a matter of minutes, you can change out your battery, and you won’t have to take the optic off of your gun to do it…

Now another cool feature that you’ll find on both the 507k and the 507c is Holosun’s Shake Awake technology…

Basically, this means that your sight will automatically turn off after a period of nonuse, and it will automatically turn on as soon as the sight senses motion…

This is a great feature because it ends up saving your battery life (which is already super long), but at the same time it keeps your optic ready to go because it will turn on as soon as you touch your gun…

Now when it comes to brightness settings, the 507k and the 507c are exactly the same. They both have 10 daylight brightness settings and 2 night vision settings…

The daylight brightness settings are very powerful on the high end, and you won’t have any problems with the reticle washing out on you even on a sunny day…

And I like that Holosun includes the 2 NV settings because they really don’t add anything onto the price of either optic…

But if you have some night vision equipment and want to run your handgun at night, your 507k or 507c will be ready to go…

The last feature in this section that you’ll find on both the 507k and the 507c is the Lock Mode. This is a feature that allows you to lock in whatever particular brightness setting you choose…

And it’s a valuable feature because it means that even if your brightness buttons get accidentally bumped, the optic will stay set to whichever brightness level you locked it on…

I really like that Holosun includes this feature on both optics because, again, you don’t want any surprises if you end up having to draw your pistol in a life or death situation.

How Are They Different?

The only difference between these two optics in this category is that the 507c features a solar panel and the 507k does not…

I really like the solar panel that you get on the 507c because it can be used as a backup power source if you do end up running out of batteries (as long as you have some sunlight)…

And in addition to that, it can be used to save your battery life even more if you simply switch to the solar setting when you’re shooting at the range.

Extra Accessories Included With The Optic…

How Are The Holosun 507k And Holosun 507c Similar In This Category?

Both the 507k and the 507c come with a CR1632 battery which I think is nice because it means you won’t have to run off to the store just to be able to start using your sight when you get it…

In addition to that, both sights come with a lens cloth which is a pretty common accessory that you get with almost any optic you pick up.

How Are They Different?

One of the biggest differences between these two sights in this category is that the 507k has a rear sight built into its sight housing…

This is a pretty cool addition because space is limited on smaller guns and some of them actually don’t have a rear sight when you mount an optic onto them…

I’m a big believer that battery powered optics should always be backed up by iron sights. So I really like the 507k’s built in rear sight which is not something found on the 507c…

These two sights also have different footprints, which isn’t surprising because they’re different sizes. The 507c uses the Trijicon RMR footprint which is awesome because the RMR footprint is the most common footprint out there when it comes to pistol optics…

And that means mounting your 507c is going to be really easy. In addition to that, there are tons of aftermarket products such as slides and mounts that you can use with the 507c…

Now because the 507k is a smaller optic, it has a proprietary footprint, which isn’t a problem because these tiny reflex sights are a relatively new invention so there isn’t really a standard or even a most common footprint for them yet…

That said, it’s still relatively easy to mount the 507k by having your handgun’s slide milled specifically for it or by getting an adapter plate if your gun came from the factory with an optic cut already.

Price Comparison…

Unfortunately I won’t be able to give you exact numbers in this category because the prices on these sights are changing all the time…

But that being said, in general, the Holosun 507k is usually around 15 to 20 bucks less expensive than the Holosun 507c…

To me, it makes sense that the 507k is a little bit less expensive because it is a smaller optic, and it’s from the same company…

In addition to that, I want to mention that both of these Holosun sights are much less expensive than their counterparts from Trijicon, which are probably their two biggest competitors…

The Trijicon RMR is comparable to the Holosun 507c, and the Trijicon RMRCC is comparable to the Holosun 507k…

And like I said, the two Holosun sights come in at a much lower price point than the two sights offered by Trijicon.

Holosun 507K Vs 507c – Final Thoughts…

So in the end, in the Durability And Toughness category, both the 507k and the 507c have sight housings that are made from 7075 T6 Aluminum, and they’re both waterproof and shockproof, so they’re both very tough little optics…

In the Lens Clarity And Reticle category, both the 507k and the 507c have a very clear lens that allows you to get a clean sight picture…

And both sights feature the Multiple Reticle System which allows you to switch between 3 difference reticles…

In the Size Comparison, the 507k is smaller and lighter than the 507c because it’s designed to fit on small single stack handguns for concealed carry…

Whereas the 507c is more of a standard sized pistol optic that will fit on almost any double stacked handgun…

In the Battery Life And Brightness Settings category, both the 507k and the 507c have super long battery life, a side loading battery tray, the Shake Away feature, the Lock Mode feature, and the same 12 brightness settings…

The only difference here is that the 507c has a solar panel and the 507k does not…

In the Extra Accessories category, both sights come with a battery and a lens cloth. However, the 507k comes with a built in rear sight and a proprietary footprint…

…whereas the 507c uses the very common Trijicon RMR footprint.

And last in the Price Comparison, the Holosun 507k is usually around 15 to 20 dollars less expensive than the 507c…

So which of these sights should you pick up? That depends on the size of your gun…

If you have a double stack gun…

If you have a double stack gun, the right option for you is the Holosun 507c…

It’s the slightly larger optic of the two and it’s specifically designed for standard double stack handguns such as the Glock 17, the Glock 19, the Smith And Wesson M&P9, the CZ P-10 series, the Sig P320 series, and many many more…

If you have a single stack gun…

If you have a single stack gun, the right option for you is the Holosun 507k…

It’s designed for slim single stack concealed carry handguns such as the Glock 43x, the Glock 48, the Smith And Wesson M&P9 Shield, the Sig P365, the Springfield Hellcat, and many many more…

Well, I hope I was able to show you the important similarities and differences between these two great sights from Holosun optics…

Take care, and have fun at the range!

It’s a cool time to be a concealed carry permit holder…

I say that because you just have so many great options out there in terms of small, concealable guns right now…

And even cooler than that is the fact that it’s becoming easier to mount optics on those guns…

Right now, two of the most talked about optics for small (single stack) concealed carry guns are…

• The Holosun 507k (Check Price On Amazon – Over 1,172 Reviews)
• The Shield RMSC (Check Price And Reviews On Optics Planet)

So in this Holosun 507k Vs Shield RMSC comparison, we’re going to put these two sights up against each other in the following six categories…

• Durability And Toughness
• Lens Clarity And Reticle
• Size Comparison
• Battery Life And Brightness Settings
• Extra Accessories Included With The Optic
• Price Comparison

In the end, I’ll tell you if I prefer the 507k or the RMSC, and you should have all the information you need to determine which optic will work best for you…

Let’s begin!

Durability And Toughness…

Holosun 507k

The Holosun 507k is a very tough little red dot sight. To start off with, the site housing is made from 7075 T6 aluminum which is a very robust material…

It also has an anodized finish which will help protect the optic from the elements. In addition to that, the windage and elevation turrets are recessed into the sight housing…

They can still be easily adjusted with use of a small screwdriver, but the benefit is that they can never be accidentally bumped or snapped off…

And overall it keeps the sight housing very sleek on its sides which will help prevent the optic from getting snagged on clothing…

The 507K is also a waterproof optic. It’s rated to be waterproof in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes, but the truth is that it can probably handle much more than that…

Regardless, the sight will easily be able to handle rainy, snowy, or wet conditions without having any issues at all…

Last, the 507K was designed to be a pistol optic, so it’s shockproof and can easily handle the abuse an optic takes while being mounted on a handgun slide…

All in all, I’m very impressed with just how rugged the Holosun 507K is for such a small optic.

Shield RMSC

The Shield RMSC was one of the first tiny reflex sights that was brought to the market, and RMSC actually stands for “Reflex MINI Sight Compact”…

I think it’s a fairly tough little sight. It has a sight housing made from high-quality aluminum, and it also has an anodized finish to protect it from the elements…

In addition to that, the windage and elevation turrets on the RMSC are also recessed into the sight housing which means that they can never be bumped or snapped off accidentally…

On top of that the RMSC is waterproof, so it can easily handle being used in the rain or snow, and just like with the Holosun 507K…

… it was designed from the start as a pistol optic, so it’s shockproof and can handle being mounted on the slide of a handgun.

Durability And Toughness Conclusions…

In this category, these two sights have a few things in common, but there is one major difference. First of all, they’re both waterproof, so you can use them in the rain without having any problems…

And they’re also both shockproof, so they can handle being mounted on a handgun slide. They also both have a sight housing that is made from high quality aluminum…

That being said, the sight housing on the 507k is A LOT beefier than the sight housing on the RMSC. It’s clearly built to be tough, and there are numerous torture tests of the 507k that you can watch online…

So because it’s built up a reputation as being one of the toughest little reflex sights that you can get, I’m going to give the win in this category to the Holosun 507k.

Winner: Holosun 507k

Lens Clarity And Reticle…

Holosun 507k

The lens clarity on the Holosun 507K is very good. You get a clear view when looking through the optic, and there’s not really any of the blue tint that you find on many other red dot sights (like the Trijicon RMR)…

Now as for the reticle on the 507k, Holosun includes a feature called the Multiple Reticle System or MRS. Basically this means that you get three included reticles with your sight (the Holosun 407k has a fixed reticle).The 3 reticles are…

• A 2 MOA dot with a 32 MOA ring surrounding it (the Holosun Circle Dot Reticle)
• A 2 MOA dot 
• A 32 MOA ring with no dot in the center 

Let’s discuss each of these reticles further. The first option is the 2 MOA (minute of angle) dot with a 32 MOA ring surrounding it…

This is also called a Circle Dot Reticle, and it’s similar to the reticle you’ll find on some larger Holosuns like the 510c and even some other red dot sights such as the Eotechs…

I’m a huge fan of the Circle Dot Reticle because the large 32 MOA ring is very quick and easy for your eye to pick up, which allows you to shoot faster…

But at the same time, you still have that little 2 MOA dot in the center which gives you a precise aiming point for small targets and targets at further distances…

It’s a great reticle because it gives you speed and precision in the same sight picture, so because of that, I really like it…

Now the second option is the 2 MOA dot. This is also a very good reticle in my opinion, especially if you prefer a more simple sight picture…

The 2 MOA dot is still fairly quick for your eye to pick up, so you can shoot pretty fast, but you still have that small 2 MOA dot which gives you a precise aiming point…

Now the last option is the 32 MOA ring with no dot in the center. This is my least favorite option, but there are many shooters out there who like it…

The reason why some like this reticle is because it does help you shoot quicker because the 32 MOA ring is large and catches your eye very quickly…

But at the same time, you can see your entire target with no center dot getting in the way. This can work well when you’re just interested in shooting large targets up close…

But the obvious downside is that you don’t have a precise aiming point for small targets, which is why I’m not too big a fan of it…

In the end, all 3 reticle options have strengths and weaknesses, but like I said, I think the Circle Dot is the best because it balances both speed and precision at the same time.

Shield RMSC

The Shield RMSC also has a very clear lens. Like the 507k, it doesn’t really have any of that annoying blue tint that some red dots have…

And overall, you’re able to see clearly through the optic and establish a very clean sight picture…

Now when it comes to the reticle on the RMSC, you have 2 options to choose from when you pick up the sight…

You can get a version of the RMSC with a fixed 4 MOA dot or a version with a fixed 8 MOA dot…

I prefer smaller MOA dots on my red dot sights because, as I mentioned earlier, they’re still pretty fast for your eye to pick up, and they offer you more precision…

So out of the 2 options given to you by Shield, I prefer the 4 MOA dot, and I think the 8 MOA is a bit too big for how I like to shoot…

By that being said, there are many great shooters who like a 6 MOA dot or an 8 MOA dot. So it really comes down to a matter of personal preference if you’re trying to determine which is the right reticle size for you.

Lens Clarity And Reticle Conclusions…

Alright, so in this category we have some important differences between these two sights. First of all, they both have a very clear lens, and they both allow you to get a very clean sight picture…

But that’s really where the similarities end because the Holosun features the Multiple Reticle System which gives you 3 reticle choices in one sight…

And the Shield RMSC is either a fixed 4 MOA dot or fixed 8 MOA dot depending on the version that you get. Again, with the MRS you get the Circle Dot Reticle, the 2 MOA dot, and the 32 MOA ring…

And like I said, the Circle Dot Reticle is my favorite because it helps you shoot faster without sacrificing precision, the way something like an 8 MOA dot does…

I think the MRS system is much better than both a 4 MOA dot and an 8 MOA dot. So in this section, I’m going to give the win to the Holosun 507k.

Winner: Holosun 507k

Size Comparison…

Holosun 507k

The Holosun 507k is a very tiny miniature reflex sight. Like I mentioned earlier, it’s designed to be mounted on a single stack concealed carry handgun, and because of that, it is very small (the Holosun 507c is for a more standard double stack handgun)…

Now the height on the 507k measures in at 0.95 inches. The width measures in at 0.98 inches, and the length measures in at 1.60 inches…

In addition to that, the weight on the 507k comes in at just 1 ounce.

Shield RMSC

Just like the Holosun 507k, the Shield RMSC is a very tiny miniature reflex sight, but it does have some small differences in its dimensions…

The height on the Shield RMSC measures in at 0.9 inches. The width also measures in at 0.9 inches, and the height measures in at 1.7 inches…

In addition to that, the weight on the Shield RMSC comes in at just 0.57 ounces.

Size Comparison Conclusions…

So, there really isn’t much that separates these two sights in this category because they’re very similar when it comes to their dimensions…

That said, the Shield RMSC is just a little bit more lightweight than the Holosun 507k. I typically prefer my optics to be as light as possible…

So I’m going to give the win in this category to the Shield RMSC, but only by a hair.

Winner: Shield RMSC

Battery Life And Brightness Settings…

Holosun 507k

The Holosun 507k uses one CR1632 battery which is able to power the sight for 50,000 hours when on setting 6…

I love long battery life on red dot sights, and the reason why is very simple… You don’t want your optic dying on you at the wrong time…

I’ve had red dot sights run out of batteries on me at the range before, which is actually really annoying, but much more importantly…

…you don’t want you optic running out of batteries if you’re ever in a life or death situation. 

And since these optics are designed for use on single stack concealed carry handguns, it’s an optic you could be relying on for just that type of situation…

But since you have years worth of battery life with the 507k, it’s very unlikely that your optic will die on you, especially if you follow the usual advice of swapping out your battery once a year…

Since we’re on the topic of changing out your optic’s battery, let’s discuss why the 507k will save you a lot of headaches…

You see, with some optics, you have to change out the battery on the bottom of the sight. That means you have to remove the optic from your gun just to change out the battery…

And then once you’ve changed the battery, you’ll have to re-mount the optic, and then you’ll have to take your gun to the range and re-zero your optic…

Again, it ends up being a huge hassle just to swap out your battery, but with the 507k you get to avoid all of that because it has a side-loading battery tray…

So you’re able to keep it mounted on your gun, and you can simply swap out the battery in seconds, which is an awesome feature…

Another cool feature that you get with the 507k is the Shake Awake technology. Basically this means that your optic will automatically turn off after a period of non use…

But it will automatically turn on as soon as it senses motion. This is a great feature because it helps save your battery life (which is already super long), but at the same time, it keeps your optic ready to go as soon as you touch your gun…

Now with the 507k, you get a total of 10 daylight brightness settings and 2 night vision settings. The daylight brightness settings are very powerful, and you won’t have any issues with your reticle washing out on you (even on a sunny day)…

Most people will never use the 2 NV settings. However, I like that they’re included because they don’t cost you any extra money, and you’re sight will be ready to go if you ever do pick up some NV equipment for night time shooting…

The last feature included with your 507k is the Lock Mode. Basically, this feature allows you to lock the optic on to your preferred brightness level…

Even if your brightness buttons get bumped accidentally, with the Lock Mode on, your brightness level will stay exactly where you want it to…

This is a great feature because, again, you don’t want any surprises (for example, a super bright dot or a barely visible dot) if you ever need to draw your gun in an emergency situation.

Shield RMSC

The Shield RMSC uses 1 CR2032 battery which is able to power the sight for 2 to 3 years. Again, I love super long battery life like this on my optics…

…because it makes it much less likely that your optic will end up dying on you in an emergency situation. 

That being said, when it does come time to change the battery on the RMSC, you’re going to have to remove the optic from your gun because the battery is located in the bottom of the optic…

Again, that’s a huge pain in the neck because you’re going to have to re-mount the sight and then take your gun to the range and re-zero the optic…

In addition to that, there are no manual brightness adjustments included with the RMSC. All the adjustments are automatic, which in my opinion is a negative feature..

Under normal lighting conditions, the auto adjustment of the brightness settings isn’t really a problem. However, when you have unusual situations such as the shooter being in a shaded house and aiming into the bright sun or if you’re trying to use the dot at night with the use of a flashlight, the auto adjustment can cause problems…

I would have much preferred if the RMSC had the auto adjustment feature but also included a manual way to adjust your brightness settings…

Unfortunately that’s not the case right now, but perhaps Shield will add a way to manually adjust your brightness at some point in the future.

Battery Life And Brightness Settings Conclusions…

Ok so in this category, both sights have years worth of battery life which I think is awesome because it makes it much less likely that your battery will go out on you at a bad time…

However after that, things start to change in favor of the Holosun 507k. To begin, the 507k has a side loading battery tray, so you can switch out the battery quickly and easily without taking the sight off of your gun…

On the other hand, the Shield RMSC requires that you take the sight off of your gun to change out the battery from the bottom, which is a hassle because you’ll end up having to re-mount and then re-zero your optic…

In addition to that, the 507k has manual brightness settings which gives you more control over the optic than the auto adjusting brightness feature on the RMSC…

And on top of that, the 507k has the Shake Awake technology which will help save your battery life and the Lock Mode feature which will lock in your brightness setting to whatever level you choose…

So for all of those reasons, I think the 507k is the clear winner in this section.

Winner: Holosun 507k

Extra Accessories Included With The Optic…

Holosun 507k

The 507k comes with a CR1632 battery which I think is kind of nice because it means you won’t have to run to the store just to start using your sight…

And in addition to that, it comes with a lens cloth which is something that pretty much comes with any optic you pick up…

But the coolest extra feature that comes with the 507k is the rear sight that is built into the sight housing…

I’m a firm believer that you should always back up a battery powered optic with iron sights, and since there’s already a rear sight built into the 507k’s sight housing, all you really need to worry about is having a front sight…

Now the footprint on the 507k is a proprietary footprint which I think is ok for this style of sight. The reason why is because these super tiny reflex sights are a pretty new concept…

So there is no standard mounting system or even a most common mounting system, the way there is for larger pistol optics (for example, the Trijicon RMR footprint is the most common for larger pistol sights)…

So since that’s the case, there are a number of mounting plates that you can get to mount your 507k on optics ready pistols…

Or you can do what I recommend, and just have your slide cut specifically for the 507k.

Shield RMSC

Like the 507k, the RMSC comes with a battery which, again, I like because it makes your sight ready to go right out of the box…

But more importantly, it also has a rear sight built into the sight housing. Again, I really like that Shield includes this because it means that all you’ll really need to back up your optic is a front sight…

Now the footprint that comes on the RMSC is also proprietary. It is a little bit more common than the footprint that comes on the Holosun 507k…

But like I said, these tiny sights are a new concept, and there are many solutions for mounting the RMSC on your concealed carry gun.

Extra Accessories Conclusions…

In this section, both of these sights come with a battery, which I think is nice because it makes both sights ready to go right out of the box…

In addition to that, they both have a proprietary footprint. There’s not really much that separates these two sights in this category…

So, I’m going to call it a draw.

Winner: Draw

Price Comparison…

Unfortunately, I won’t be able to give you exact numbers in this category because the prices of these sights are changing constantly…

That being said, in general, you’ll usually find that the Holosun 507k is around 130 to 140 bucks less expensive than the Shield RMSC…

That’s a pretty decent chunk of change actually, and certainly I factor you should consider…

So if you’re on a budget and looking to keep the price down on your sight, the Holosun 507k is definitely going to be the less expensive option for you.

Winner: Holosun 507k

Holosun 507K Vs Shield RMSC – Final Thoughts…

So to sun it all up, in the Durability And Toughness category, both sights are waterproof and shockproof, and they both have a sight housing made from high quality aluminum…

However, the sight housing on the 507k is a lot thicker than the sight housing on the RMSC, so the 507k came away as the winner…

In the Lens Clarity And Reticle category, both sights have a clear lens that allows you to get a very clean sight picture…

However, the 507k has the Multiple Reticle System which gives you 3 reticles in one sight including the Circle Dot Reticle…

And the RMSC is limited to either a fixed 4 MOA dot to a fixed 8 MOA dot. So the 507k came away as the winner here…

In the Size Comparison, both of these sights are very small and their dimensions are very similar, but because the RMSC was just a little bit more lightweight, I gave it the slight win in this category…

In the Battery Life And Brightness Settings category, both sights have super long battery life which is good, but the 507k has a side loading battery tray, manual brightness adjustments, the Shake Awake feature, and the Lock Mode feature. So it came away as the winner here…

In the Extra Accessories category, both sights come with a battery and both have a proprietary footprint. So in this section, I called it a draw.

And Last in the Price Comparison, the Holosun 507k is around 130 to 140 dollars less expensive than the Shield RMSC…

So which of these sights do I prefer? I prefer the Holosun 507k…

I prefer the 507k for a few reasons. First of all, the 507k is a lot tougher than the RMSC…

…and since this sight is probably going to be mounted on a concealed carry gun, you definitely want your optic to be extremely durable and reliable, so it doesn’t fail on you at the wrong time.

In addition to that, the 507k gives you 3 reticles in one sight. Like I said earlier, I really like the Circle Dot Reticle because it helps you shoot faster without sacrificing accuracy…

But the other 2 reticle options have their place as well, and you can try out all 3 before settling on which one is right for you…

On top of that, the 507k has the side loading battery tray which allows you to swap out the battery quickly and easily…

And it has manual brightness settings, so you can get the brightness setting exactly how you want it and then lock it in with the Lock Mode feature…

Last, it has the Shake Awake feature which will help save your battery life, and at the same time, keep your optic ready to go as soon as you touch your gun…

Oh, and it’s a lot less expensive than the RMSC. So going with the 507k will save you money.

Now if you like the features offered by the RMSC and don’t mind paying more money. Then Hey! Feel free to try it out…

But in my opinion, the Holosun 507k is a much better optic, and I hope I was able to show why I feel that way.

Anyway, good luck! And stay safe at the range!

Adding a red dot on your pistol makes it a lot more fun to shoot… There… I said it. 

It helps you shoot more accurately because you don’t have to use brain power aligning your sights, and it’s also quicker for your eye to pick up the bright red dot…

The thing is, a pistol optic needs to be tough otherwise it’s not going to last long while being mounted on your gun…

And right now, two of the toughest pistol optics on the market are…

• The Holosun 508t (Check Price And Reviews On Amazon)
• The Trijicon RMR (Check Price On Optics Planet – Over 110 Reviews)

So in this Holosun 508t Vs RMR article, we’re going to compare these two sights in the following six categories… 

• Durability And Toughness
• Lens Clarity And Reticle
• Size Comparison
• Battery Life And Brightness Settings
• Extra Accessories Included With The Optic
• Price Comparison

In the end, I’ll tell you if I personally prefer the new kid on the scene (the 508t) or the old reliable (the RMR)…

And you should have all the information you need to determine which is the right optic for you…

Let’s start the comparison…

Durability And Toughness…

Holosun 508t

The Holosun 508t is a very tough little optic. For starters, the ‘t’ in its name actually stands for titanium which is the material used to construct its sight housing…

Titanium is a very strong material which adds to the toughness of this sight, but it’s also relatively lightweight. So at the same time, it doesn’t make your sight overly heavy…

In addition to that, the windage and elevation adjustments are recessed into the sight housing. For me, this is an important design feature because it prevents your adjustments from getting bumped or snapped off accidentally…

On top of that, the 508t is also waterproof. It’s rated to be waterproof in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes…

It can probably handle a lot more water than that, but even with that rating you’ll be able to use your sight in rainy, snowy, or wet conditions without having any issues at all…

Last, the 508t is designed to be used on a handgun slide, so it is shockproof. Slide mounted optics actually take a pretty intense beating because they move back and forth with the slide as you fire your gun…

But the 508t is built tough enough that it can easily handle riding on your handgun slide. So all in all, the 508t is a very robust optic, and it’s built like a tank… 

Trijicon RMR

The Trijicon RMR is also a very tough little red dot sight. RMR actually stands for Ruggedized Miniature Reflex Sight, and for years, it was the standard when it came to pistol optics…

Now originally, the RMR was not designed to ride on a handgun slide. So the Type 1 sights had some electrical failures in which you would lose your reticle completely or you’d find that it flickered on and off intermittently…

But all those problems have been solved with the RMR Type 2 which is a very robust optic. It’s sight housing is made from forged aluminum…

So it’s very tough, and fairly lightweight at the same time, and just like with the 508t, the windage and elevation turrets are recessed into the sight housing which prevents them from being bumped or snapped off accidentally…

In addition to that, the RMR is rated to be waterproof in up to 20 meters of water, so it can easily handle rainy, snowy, or wet conditions…

And as I mentioned earlier, the Type 2 version of the RMR is definitely tough enough to be mounted on the slide of a handgun…

All in all, the RMR is also very impressive when it comes to durability. 

Durability And Toughness Conclusions…

Ok, so in this category, we have 2 extremely well-built optics. First of all, they’re both waterproof and shockproof. So they can handle being used in the rain and being mounted on the slide of a handgun…

However, the 508t has a sight housing that is made from titanium whereas the sight housing on the RMR is made from forged aluminum…

Titanium is a stronger material than forged aluminum, so that is an advantage for the 508t. However, the waterproof rating on the RMR is a lot higher than the rating on the 508t, so it takes the advantage there…

Hmmm… this is a tough category, but really, what it comes down to is this… Both of these sights are built like tanks. 

So because of that, I think the right thing to do in this section is to call it a draw…

Winner: Draw

Lens Clarity And Reticle…

Holosun 508t

The Holosun 508t has a very clear lens. There isn’t much of the slightly blue tint that you get with other red dot sights…

And overall, you’re able to get a very clean sight picture when looking through the optic…

Now as for the reticle, with the 508t you get a feature that Holosun calls the Multiple Reticle System or MRS…

Basically, the MRS means that you get 3 different reticle options that are programmed into your sight. The 3 options are…

• A 2 MOA dot with a 32 MOA ring around it (the Holosun Circle Dot Reticle)
• A 2 MOA dot
• A 32 MOA ring with no dot in the center

The first option is called the Circle Dot Reticle, and like I said, it includes a 2 MOA (minute of angle) dot that is surrounded by a 32 MOA ring…

And here’s the deal, it’s awesome… It’s actually my favorite type of reticle on a red dot sight, and there are a couple reasons why…

First of all, the big 32 MOA ring attracts your eye very quickly, and that allows you to shoot faster…

But at the same time, you have that little 2 MOA dot in the center which gives you precision when you’re aiming at small targets or targets at further distances…

It’s a great reticle because it helps you shoot faster without sacrificing precision in the same sight picture, and like I said, I really like it…

Now the second option is the 2 MOA dot reticle. I’m also a big fan of this option especially if you prefer a more simple sight picture…

The 2 MOA dot is still easy for you eye to pick up fairly quickly, and you still have the small dot allowing you to shoot with precision and accuracy…

The last option is the 32 MOA ring with no dot in the center. I’m personally not really a fan of this option, but let me explain why some shooters like to run it…

Because you have the big 32 MOA ring, it’s a reticle that does allow you to shoot quickly at large targets…

At the same time, there is nothing within the ring blocking your target or parts of your target, So you’re able to see more…

The downside is that you don’t have a precise point within your reticle to use for aiming, but if you just want to shoot quickly at big targets, it’s a reticle that can work really well…

In the end, all 3 reticle options have strengths and weaknesses, but as I mentioned before, my favorite option is the Circle Dot Reticle because it’s an extremely fast and accurate reticle built into one…

The last thing I want to discuss in this section is that you can get the 508t with either a red reticle or a green reticle. The green reticle version is HE508T-GR…

I’m personally a fan of red when it comes to my sights and optics because I feel like it catches my eye just a little bit quicker…

But there are a ton of experienced shooters out there who really like a green reticle. Either way, I think its cool that Holosun gives you the option of getting either color for you sight.

Trijicon RMR

The lens clarity on the Trijicon RMR is ok. You can see clearly through the sight, but there is a distinctive blue tint…

Trijicon says this blue tint is on purpose because it gives you greater contrast when looking through the optic…

There is a little bit of truth to that, but I still prefer a more clear lens if I can get it. That being said, the blue tint on the RMR isn’t too distracting, and you can still get a clean sight picture…

Now the reticle on the RMR will depend on which version of the sight you choose to go with. One version of the sight comes with a 3.25 MOA dot reticle and the other version comes with a 6.5 MOA dot reticle…

Personally, I prefer the 3.25 MOA dot version because your eye can still pick up the dot relatively quickly and you still have a pretty precise aiming point…

The 6.5 MOA dot version might end up being just a tad quicker for your eye to pick up, but the larger dot will also make it a little more difficult to make a precise shot…

Both versions work pretty well though, so either way, I think you get a pretty good reticle with this optic…

Last, the reticle color on both the 3.5 MOA version and the 6.5 MOA version of the RMR is red. There is a version of the RMR that comes with a 9 MOA green reticle called the Dual-Illuminated RMR…

However, I personally think 9 MOA is too big for a red dot reticle. So I’m not really a fan of that version…

Lens Clarity And Reticle Conclusions…

In this section we have some pretty major differences between these two sights. First of all, the lens on the 508t is much clearer than the lens on the RMR because of the RMR’s distinctive blue tint…

In addition to that, the 508t comes with the Multiple Reticle System which gives you the Circle Dot Reticle (again, my favorite because it helps you shoot fast and accurately) and the other 2 reticles in the same sight…

On the other hand, the RMR is limited to a version with a fixed 3.25 MOA dot reticle or a fixed 6.5 MOA dot reticle…

For me, it’s not even close in this category. The fact that the 508t has a clearer lens and the Multiple Reticle System makes it the clear winner here… 

Winner: Holosun 508t

Size Comparison…

Holosun 508t

The Holosun 508t is a typical sized miniature reflex sight. It has a height that measures in at 1.08 inches…

The width on the 508t measures in at 1.21 inches, and length measures in at 1.77 inches…

In addition to that, the weight on the 508t comes in at 2 ounces.

Trijicon RMR

The Trijicon RMR is a similar size to the Holosun 508t, but there are a few small differences in its dimensions…

The height on the RMR measures in at 1.0 inches. The width measures in at 1.2 inches, and the length measures in at 1.8 inches…

On top of that, the weight on the RMR comes in at just 1.2 ounces.

Size Comparison Conclusions…

So like I mentioned earlier, these two sights have very similar dimensions. So they’re pretty much the same size…

However, the RMR is around 8 ounces lighter than the 508t. Lighter is always better when it comes to optics in my opinion…

So in this category, the RMR is going to come away as the winner, but just by a hair.

Winner: Trijicon RMR

Battery Life And Brightness Settings…

Holosun 508t

The Holosun 508t uses 1 CR1632 battery which is able to power the sight for 50,000 hours when on setting 6…

I love super long battery life like this on red dot sights, and the reason why is simple… You don’t want your optic dying on you at the wrong time…

I’ve had red dot sights go out on me at the range before, and that can get pretty annoying. But the thing you really want to avoid is your optic dying on you in an emergency self defense situation…

With 50,000 hours worth of battery life, it’s unlikely that you’ll have that problem with the 508t especially if you swap out your battery once a year, which seems to be what everyone recommends…

Speaking of changing out your battery, it’s actually really simple to do on the 508t (which is not the case for all mini reflex sights)…

It actually has a side-loading battery tray and that means that you can swap out your sight’s battery without removing it from your gun…

That’s awesome because with some miniature reflex sights you have to change out the battery from the bottom of the optic…

So when it comes time to change your battery, you have to take the optic off of your gun, change out the battery, then re-mount your optic, and then re-zero your optic…

It all ends up being a huge hassle just to simply swap out your battery, and the 508t really shines because you get to avoid all of that headache…

Another cool feature that you get with the 508t is the Shake Awake technology. Basically, this means that your optic will automatically turn off after a period of non use and automatically turn on again as soon as it senses motion… 

I really love this feature because it helps to save your battery life (which is already super long), and at the same time, your optic is ready to go as soon as you touch your gun…

On top of that, the 508t includes a Solar Panel on its top. This is a really cool feature for 2 reasons…

First of all, you can use the Solar Panel as a backup power source if your battery does end up dying on you. All you’ll need to power the optic is some sunlight…

Secondly, you can use it to save your battery life even more by switching to the Solar Power setting whenever you take your sight to the range…

Now with the 508t, you get a total of 10 daylight brightness settings and 2 night vision settings. The daylight brightness settings get very bright on the higher end, and you won’t have any problems with your reticle washing out even on a sunny day…

And even though most people won’t use the 2 NV settings, if you ever do acquire some NV equipment and want to start running your sight in the dark…

Your 508t will be ready to go. All in all, the features that Holosun includes on the 508t are impressive and very useful to you as the shooter.

Trijicon RMR

The Trijicon RMR uses 1 CR2032 battery which is able to power the sight 4 years when the optic is on setting 4…

Once again, I love super long battery life like this on my optics because it makes it much more unlikely that your sight will end up dying on you…

That being said, the Trijicon RMR is one of those optic designs that requires you to change the battery from the bottom of the sight…

That’s unfortunate because as I mentioned earlier, you’ll have to take your sight off of your gun just to change out the battery…

…And after that, you’ll have to re-mount the optic and then go to the range and re-zero it. That is a huge hassle, and it’s definitely a knock against the RMR in my opinion.

Now with the RMR you get a total of 5 daylight brightness settings, 1 extra bright setting, and 2 night vision settings…

The daylight brightness settings get very bright making it easy to see your reticle even on a sunny day, and if the conditions get really extreme you can bump the sight up to the extra bright setting…

In addition to that, your RMR is ready to go at night with the use of NV equipment if that’s a feature that you’re looking for.

Battery Life And Brightness Settings Conclusions…

Ok, so in this category, we have quite a few differences between these two sights. First of all, they both have very good brightness settings, and they both have NV settings…

In addition to that, they both give you years worth of battery life, which is awesome. But after that, things start to change in favor of the 508t…

For example,with the 508t you can change out the battery without having to remove the optic from your gun, and unfortunately, with the RMR you will have to remove the optic to change out the battery…

In addition to that, the 508t includes Shake Awake technology, which will help save your battery life and keep your optic ready to go as soon as you touch your gun…

And it has the Solar Panel which you can use to back up your battery and to extend your battery life even more. So for these reasons, the 508t is the clear winner in this section.

Winner: Holosun 508t

Extra Accessories Included With The Optic…

Holosun 508t

The Holosun 508t comes with a battery, which is nice because it means you won’t have to run off to the store just to start using your optic…

And it also comes with a lens cloth which is pretty typical when you purchase any optic. More importantly than that, the 508t comes with the RMR footprint…

The RMR footprint is the most common footprint for a miniature reflex sight, and because of that, the aftermarket is filled with useful accessories and mounting options for it…

In addition to that, most pistols that come from the factory ‘optics ready’ include a plate that you can use to mount the RMR, which is what you’ll use for the 508t…

In the end, mounting your 508t is going to be very easy because Holosun chose to go with the Trijicon RMR footprint in this sight.

Trijicon RMR

The RMR also comes with a battery, which like I mentioned earlier is nice because you can start using your optic right away…

And in addition to that, the RMR, of course, has the RMR footprint, which like I just mentioned is the most common footprint for this style of optic…

So mounting your optic will be really easy if you go with the RMR, and you’ll have a ton of aftermarket support including all kinds of mounts and even many pre-cut handgun slides.

Extra Accessories Conclusions…

In this section, there’s not really much that separates these two sights. They both come with a battery…

And they both come with the RMR footprint, which again, is awesome because that means it’ll be easy to mount either of these sights, and you won’t have any headaches just trying to get the optic on your gun…

So in this category, I’m gonna call it a draw.

Winner: Draw

Price Comparison…

Unfortunately, I won’t be able to give you exact numbers in this category because the prices on these sights are constantly changing due to a variety of factors in the market…

But that being said, you’ll usually find that the Holosun 508t is around 170 to 180 bucks less expensive than the Trijicon RMR…

That’s a pretty decent chunk of change, and honestly if you’re really on a budget, I recommend you check out the Holosun 507c…

But between the 508t and the RMR, the 508t is definitely going to be the less expensive option…

Winner: Holosun 508t

Holosun 508t Vs RMR – Final Thoughts…

So in the end, in the Durability And Toughness category, both sights are waterproof and shockproof, and they’re both built to be incredibly tough. So I called it a draw…

In the Lens Clarity And Reticle category, the 508t has a much clearer lens than the RMR and it also gives you 3 reticle options with the Multiple Reticle System as opposed to the fixed reticle options on the RMR. So the 508t came away with the win in this section…

In the Size Comparison, both sights are very similar in terms of their dimensions, but the RMR is just a little bit lighter. So I gave it the slight win in this category…

In the Battery Life And Brightness Settings category, both sights have super long battery life and strong brightness settings…

However, the 508t has the Shake Awake feature, the Solar Panel, and a side loading battery tray. So it was the clear winner in this section…

In the Extra Accessories category, both sights come with a battery, and both of them come with the RMR footprint, which makes mounting your optic really easy. So I called it a draw…

And last in the Price Comparison, the Holosun 508t is around 170 to 180 dollars less expensive than the Trijicon RMR…

So which of these sights do I prefer? I prefer the Holosun 508t…

I prefer the 508t for a few reasons. First of all, the 508t is an incredibly rugged optic. It’s just as robust as the RMR in my opinion, and it’s gonna hold up even under very tough use…

In addition to that, it has a much clearer lens than the RMR, and it has the Multiple Reticle System which gives you 3 reticles in one sight…

Like I said earlier, I especially love the Circle Dot Reticle because it helps you shoot fast and accurately, but the other two options are there too. So you can try out all 3 and find out which one is right for you…

On top of that, the 508t has a sideloading battery tray. That means you won’t have to remove your optic just to change out the battery and then go through the hassle of re-mounting and re-zeroing the optic (the way you do with the RMR)…

And it has the Shake Awake feature and the Solar Panel which will help save your battery life and back up your battery if it does end up dying on you…

Last, the 508t is much less expensive than the RMR, so it’ll end up saving you money.

Now if you really want the Trijicon name, which is legendary for durability and reliability and you don’t mind paying more money, then feel free to go with the RMR because it’s still an awesome sight…

Either way, I hope I was able to show you the similarities and differences between these two fantastic pistol optics!