{"id":989,"date":"2018-02-03T04:20:51","date_gmt":"2018-02-03T04:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunlaserguide.com\/?p=989"},"modified":"2018-02-03T04:20:51","modified_gmt":"2018-02-03T04:20:51","slug":"eotech-vs-aimpoint-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/eotech-vs-aimpoint-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"EOTech vs. Aimpoint: A Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EOTech_vs_Aimpoint_A_Head-to-Head_Comparison_of_the_Two_Optics_Giants\"><\/span><strong>EOTech vs Aimpoint: A Head-to-Head Comparison of the Two Optics Giants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_48 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-64d5cdf437fad\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-64d5cdf437fad\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/eotech-vs-aimpoint-comparison\/#EOTech_vs_Aimpoint_A_Head-to-Head_Comparison_of_the_Two_Optics_Giants\" title=\"EOTech vs Aimpoint: A Head-to-Head Comparison of the Two Optics Giants\">EOTech vs Aimpoint: A Head-to-Head Comparison of the Two Optics Giants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/eotech-vs-aimpoint-comparison\/#Comparing_the_Benefits_of_the_LED_Red_Dot_to_the_Holographic_Sight\" title=\"Comparing the Benefits of the LED Red Dot to the Holographic Sight \">Comparing the Benefits of the LED Red Dot to the Holographic Sight <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/eotech-vs-aimpoint-comparison\/#What_Do_Aimpoint_and_EOTech_Optics_Have_in_Common\" title=\"What Do Aimpoint and EOTech Optics Have in Common?\">What Do Aimpoint and EOTech Optics Have in Common?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/eotech-vs-aimpoint-comparison\/#A_Comparison_Between_Aimpoint_and_EoTech\" title=\"A Comparison Between Aimpoint and EoTech\">A Comparison Between Aimpoint and EoTech<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/eotech-vs-aimpoint-comparison\/#Aimpoint\" title=\"Aimpoint\">Aimpoint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/eotech-vs-aimpoint-comparison\/#EOTech\" title=\"EOTech\">EOTech<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/eotech-vs-aimpoint-comparison\/#Which_Optics_System_Should_You_Equip_Your_Firearm_With\" title=\"Which Optics System Should You Equip Your Firearm With?\">Which Optics System Should You Equip Your Firearm With?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/eotech-vs-aimpoint-comparison\/#Final_Thoughts_Which_is_Better\" title=\"Final Thoughts: Which is Better?\">Final Thoughts: Which is Better?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Civilians, Military and Law Enforcement alike rely on the most sophisticated weapons sight tools available (We can all agree how much easier they make life for us gun lovers). We have two behemoths in the industry of which are EOTech and Aimpoint. These two companies are competing for a high demand market and each has something unique to offer. There will hopefully be a better understanding of the two companies after this optics breakdown.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-990\" src=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/aimpoint-vs-eotech-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"aimpoint vs eotech\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eotechinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>EOTech<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; A leader in holographic sights, scopes, illuminators and thermal imaging equipment produces some of the finest products in the weapons accessories market.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aimpoint.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Aimpoint<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Specializing in red dot sight systems, they have a track record of reliability and seem to be preferred by many professionals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparing_the_Benefits_of_the_LED_Red_Dot_to_the_Holographic_Sight\"><\/span><strong>Comparing the Benefits of the LED Red Dot to the Holographic Sight <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aimpoint specializes in optic red dot sights, while EOTech offers a wider range of products. EOTech has innovated and designed the most modern weapons sight systems with its more complex <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunlaserguide.com\/best-holographic-sights-ar-15\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">holographic sights<\/a>. The 1 MOA reticles (Finest available for an optic) are created by an internal laser that reflects back to the shooter. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunlaserguide.com\/best-aimpoint-ar-15\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aimpoint red dots<\/a> are created by an LED that reflects off of the tinted glass to display the point of aim.<\/p>\n<p>When selecting an optics system, it is important to recognize what it will be used for.\u00a0 Are you looking to be \u201ctacti-cool\u201d with no military or LEO experience, or do you want a service rifle that is on par with what you were issued?\u00a0 Will this be your personal weapon you employ \u201con the job\u201d?\u00a0 Is it to be the auxiliary work gun?\u00a0 Or are you looking to glitz up your bargain basement rifle? If you are legitimately mounting sights \u201cfor a work not play\u201d rifle, then the choice comes down to looking at either EOTech or Aimpoint.<\/p>\n<p>Brand debates often have more to do with brand loyalty than anything else, but there are substantial differences between the Aimpoint and the EOTech that bear mentioning because of their popularity.\u00a0 This extends to the countless knock off copies shooters are flooded with at shows, but buyers beware: popularity of style is not the same as quality of purpose.<\/p>\n<p>For the purposes of this we will look at the basic EOTech series being an open type reflex sight with a window upon which reticles are reflected and with Aimpoint which is a tube type red dot system.\u00a0 For the shooters who accept that their optics will run as much as, if not more than, their rifle in terms of cost, these two companies are the cutting edge of reputable service optics.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_Aimpoint_and_EOTech_Optics_Have_in_Common\"><\/span>What Do Aimpoint and EOTech Optics Have in Common?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First the easy part, the similarities: they are hella-expensive, especially for shooters just starting out with the entry level M&amp;P15 or AR556.\u00a0 This is REASON ONE why they are copied and there are mass-produced knockoffs are available everywhere.\u00a0 But unlike the knockoffs, they both proven to be reliable under extreme circumstances, which is REASON TWO that they have so many lookalikes floating around.\u00a0 The military employs both sight systems and lately, because the military uses them a lot, we have the benefit of their R&amp;D and field data.\u00a0 One other similarity: both companies have started making models that accept the more familiar AA and AAA batteries along side the more exotic 2L76 or CR123 batteries.\u00a0 So, some models may run off your TV remote batteries in a pinch.<\/p>\n<p>Aimpoint can be harder to use with iron sights because the tube obstructs the field of view.\u00a0 However, that shade producing housing allows the energy sipping light emitting diode, LED, to be easily visible to the operator.\u00a0 This means a much longer battery life.\u00a0 Further, the construction is far more rugged and waterproof: it can take a bit of a beating.\u00a0 What this means is that Aimpoint can fetch a notably higher price tag.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Comparison_Between_Aimpoint_and_EoTech\"><\/span>A Comparison Between Aimpoint and EoTech<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adopting the guy behind the counter persona for just a moment, the differential diagnostic questions would flow something like this: \u00a0if you use your rifle under controlled circumstances, won\u2019t be running through the woods, caught in the rain, jumping off buildings, you may not need the Aimpoint.\u00a0 SWAT, tactical urban applications and the like will be well served by the EOTech\u2019s well lit reticles and wide viewscreen that doesn\u2019t obstruct the field of vision down range.\u00a0 So, if you are likely only going to be using the rifle for a short period of time under less than extreme circumstances, EOTech DOES make a good product that serves remarkably well.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aimpoint\"><\/span><strong>Aimpoint<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both are useful for different situations and this widely depends on the user\u2019s purpose. Aimpoint red dots are praised for their long battery life, resistance to ranges of temperature, simplicity and reliability. They are best served to \u201cslap and go\u201d type scenarios when you don\u2019t have time to worry about adjustments, maintenance etc. The drawbacks are said to be a bigger potential for parallax error and decreased target acquisition due to a smaller field of view.<\/p>\n<p>Aimpoint comes through with its durability and longer battery life: if you are going to be in the field for who knows how long, may be caught outside in the elements, may be running and falling, or you simply just treat your equipment like the military paid for it, then Aimpoint is probably a better choice for you.\u00a0 The only pill to swallow is the price.\u00a0 But Aimpoint was made to be with you in the thick of it.\u00a0 They believe the price is worth it.\u00a0 Do you?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How the Aimpoint Sight Works\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bWlQHNoGzeg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EOTech\"><\/span><strong>EOTech<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>EOTech\u2019s holographic sights are loved for their incredible reticle display with its tiny dot system providing pinpoint accuracy. The near resistance to parallax error also provides a better field of view. A 65 MOA ring encompasses the fine dot on the holographic sight giving the shooter a ring of reference for a tight shot. The drawbacks are the battery life, weight in general, functioning issues in certain temperatures and the fact that they have had some issues with defective products in the past.<\/p>\n<p>EOTech\u2019s open, heads up display like system is easier to see through, has more reticle options that are clearer to see, and offer the widest window with a slim frame for easier use of your backup irons sights when the battery fails.\u00a0 The laser provides a clear reticle and sight picture easily visible in daylight despite not being in a closed tube, but that does use more juice.\u00a0 Consequently, battery life is notably limited.\u00a0 It also bears acknowledging the elephant in the room: the recent class action suit against EOTech for misleading customers on how little the zero shifts in low temperatures.\u00a0 All sights lose zero in dramatic temperature shifts, but EOTech has admitted their mistake and is making amends.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EOTech 200 Yard Target Session (No Magnification)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6MOtgFidWFE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Optics_System_Should_You_Equip_Your_Firearm_With\"><\/span><strong>Which Optics System Should You Equip Your Firearm With?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you like a \u201cThrow and go\u201d type optic with a proven, credible company that continues to equip civilian and professionals with quality and reliable products, then you probably want to go with the Aimpoint. Or if you want a great optic that has an incredible reticle and point of view for fast target acquisition at close to mid ranges, and don\u2019t mind the decreased battery life, then you would probably like the EOTech.<\/p>\n<p>User reviews are mixed and that is because different people will have different opinions and some people will accept certain drawbacks in exchange for a preferable feature in a product.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_Which_is_Better\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts: Which is Better?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hmm \u2026 That is a really hard question to answer. We can only explain the pros and cons of each and let you (The person with a preference) decide on which features you would ultimately be ok with. After all, you are the one that has to spend time with your weapon and optics system! So choose based on your budget and mission. Don\u2019t be afraid to conduct your own research and that way you can get a better idea of what people are saying about the two companies and the systems developed by them. We hope you make a good choice!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EOTech vs Aimpoint: A Head-to-Head Comparison of the Two Optics Giants Civilians, Military and Law Enforcement alike rely on the most sophisticated weapons sight tools available (We can all agree how much easier they make life for us gun lovers). We have two behemoths in the industry of which are EOTech and Aimpoint. 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