Side-by-side comparison
Holographic sights, compared
3 current holographic sights we have reviewed, too few to rank, listed side by side by the same rule with their sourced specs.
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- EOTech EXPS3-0 Holographic Weapon Sight 7 of 7 measures sourced
- High reliability reputation, medium confidence
- $859 list
- Battery changes without removing the optic
- No motion activation
- Rated for immersion deeper than 1 m: 10 m (maker: "Water resistant to 10 m (33 ft)")
- Vortex Optics Razor AMG UH-1 Gen II Holographic Sight (AMG-HS02) 5 of 7 measures sourced
- Medium reliability reputation, medium confidence
- $959.99 list
- Battery changes without removing the optic
- Motion activation
- Waterproof rating: unknown
- EOTech 512.A65 Holographic Weapon Sight 6 of 7 measures sourced
- Mixed reliability reputation, low confidence
- $569 list
- Battery access: unknown
- No motion activation
- Rated for immersion deeper than 1 m: 3 m (maker: "Water resistant to 3 m (10 ft)")
By weight (lightest first)
Maker-stated weight, lightest first. Makers do not all say whether the figure includes the battery; the configuration is shown on each row. Where several versions exist, the heaviest is used.
| Optic | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| EOTech EXPS3-0 Holographic Weapon Sight | 11.2 oz (configuration not stated) | maker / record |
| EOTech 512.A65 Holographic Weapon Sight | 11.5 oz (configuration not stated) | maker / record |
Not ranked, weight unknown: Vortex Optics Razor AMG UH-1 Gen II Holographic Sight (AMG-HS02).
By rated battery life
Each maker rates battery life at its own brightness setting, so figures are not comparable across makers. Optics are grouped in fixed bands and listed alphabetically within a band.
| Optic | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| EOTech 512.A65 Holographic Weapon Sight | 2,200 h rated (alkaline, nominal setting 12) | maker / record |
| EOTech EXPS3-0 Holographic Weapon Sight | 1,000 h rated (nominal setting 12) | maker / record |
| Vortex Optics Razor AMG UH-1 Gen II Holographic Sight (AMG-HS02) | 1,500 h rated | maker / record |
By waterproofing
Grouped by the maker's published rating: immersion deeper than 1 m (deepest stated depth first), then IPX7/IP67, then splash ratings, then an unrated waterproof claim.
| Optic | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| EOTech EXPS3-0 Holographic Weapon Sight | Rated for immersion deeper than 1 m: 10 m (maker: "Water resistant to 10 m (33 ft)") | maker / record |
| EOTech 512.A65 Holographic Weapon Sight | Rated for immersion deeper than 1 m: 3 m (maker: "Water resistant to 3 m (10 ft)") | maker / record |
Not ranked, waterproof rating unknown: Vortex Optics Razor AMG UH-1 Gen II Holographic Sight (AMG-HS02).
By list price (lowest first)
Maker list price in US dollars from the maker's own page, lowest version first.
| Optic | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| EOTech 512.A65 Holographic Weapon Sight | $569 list | maker / record |
| EOTech EXPS3-0 Holographic Weapon Sight | $859 list | maker / record |
| Vortex Optics Razor AMG UH-1 Gen II Holographic Sight (AMG-HS02) | $959.99 list | maker / record |
By warranty grade
The brand's warranty grade from our warranty comparison, which scores the published terms; brand level, not per model.
| Optic | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| EOTech 512.A65 Holographic Weapon Sight | EOTech warranty grade A | maker / record |
| EOTech EXPS3-0 Holographic Weapon Sight | EOTech warranty grade A | maker / record |
| Vortex Optics Razor AMG UH-1 Gen II Holographic Sight (AMG-HS02) | Vortex Optics warranty grade A | maker / record |