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Anybody that has any experience in the tactical rifle world has heard of Eotech.\u00a0 It seems like they’ve been around forever making the only true holographic sights on the market.\u00a0 It doesn’t matter if you’re in the military or just a civilian a Eotech Holographic sight will pair well with your rifle.<\/p>\n

Even though Eotech makes tons of great holographic sights<\/a>, it always seems to come down to two.\u00a0 The battle between the Eotech 512 vs XPS2 isn’t an easy one.\u00a0 It all boils down to what you need and how much you’re willing to spend.<\/p>\n

Eotech 512 vs XPS2<\/h2>\n

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Both the Eotech 512<\/a> and XPS2<\/a> have more things in common than differences.\u00a0 For being two of the most advanced optics on the market their design is actually quite simple.\u00a0 Both optics feature a boxy wide open sight picture that’s perfect for close quarter combat and target shooting alike. If you aren’t looking for night vision it’s going to be hard to beat either of these options.<\/p>\n

Featuring a fixed 1x reticle with different reticle designs and color options.\u00a0 My biggest complaint about all Eotech sights is the battery life. With a 600 hour battery life for the XPS2 and 1000 hours for the 512 they aren’t even close to matching similarly priced red dots.\u00a0 For example the Aimpoint’s base model the Aimpoint Pro<\/a> offers close to 5 years of continuous battery power.<\/p>\n

Fortunately most people don’t buy Eotech because of its battery life.\u00a0 The main reason people switch to a holographic sight is the sight clarity and dependability.\u00a0 You need to see a holographic sight to understand just how how crisp it is compared to a traditional red dot.\u00a0 With a red dot you might notice glare where a holographic sight will be perfectly crisp at all brightness settings.<\/p>\n

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What are The Primary Differences?<\/h3>\n

At first glance both the 512 and XPS2 offer very similar specifications.\u00a0 Since neither sight is night vision capable they also offer about the same performance, but there are a few differences.<\/p>\n

Batteries:\u00a0 <\/strong>The most obvious difference between the Eotech 512 and XPS2 is the battery type.\u00a0 The 512 uses a standard AA battery, while the XPS2 uses the less conventional 123 lithium battery.\u00a0 Both options have their own advantages and disadvantages with the primary one being size and battery life.\u00a0 AA batteries are much larger and easier to find, but they offer a longer 1000 hour battery life.\u00a0 123 Lithium batteries on the other hand are smaller, have a 600 hour battery life and you won’t find them in most checkout lines.\u00a0 However they aren’t all that expensive and can be easily purchased on Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Size:\u00a0<\/strong> It really is a no brainer when comparing the overall size of these two holographic sights.\u00a0 The XPS2 is the smallest non night vision holographic sight on the market.\u00a0 At 3.8″ long it’s considerably shorter than the 5.6″ long 512.\u00a0 Whether or not that means anything to you will depend on your rail length.\u00a0 Since both these holographic sights aren’t compatible with night vision(Eotech EXPS3<\/a> and 552<\/a> are the equivalent night vision products) the only time it really makes a difference is when you add a magnifier.\u00a0 With a<\/p>\n

Reticle Options:\u00a0 <\/strong>Unfortunately the 512 doesn’t have any reticle options other than the standard circle dot pattern.\u00a0 If you want additonal reticle options you’ll have to get either the XPS2 or one of the more expensive night vision compatible models.\u00a0 The Image below shows all the different reticle options available for the XPS2 model.<\/p>\n

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Eotech XPS2 Complete Overview<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Check Price:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/h4>\n

Eotech’s XPS2 Holographic sight is a little bit newer than the aging 512 and therefore it’s slightly more expensive.\u00a0 It’s the shortest, smallest and lightest Eotech model that doesn’t include nightvision.\u00a0 It’s size and weight make it a convenient option for hunters and law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n

With extremely fast target acquisition you’ll be able to quickly get your groups on target much farther than with traditional iron sights.\u00a0 While I probably wouldn’t recommend going out past 100 yards with a true 1x holographic sight your range can be extended with the addition of a magnifier.\u00a0 Personally I have a Vortex 3x Magnifier<\/a> on my rifle rather than the expensive Eotech model<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As quickly as the target is identified you’ll have the reticle superimposed on top of your target.\u00a0 The sight allows you to maintain eye contact with the target while quickly bringing the reticle into focus.\u00a0 With unlimited eye relief and a parallax free design you can quickly acquire the target for fast and accurate shot placement.<\/p>\n

Running off a single Lithium 123 battery you’ll get a total battery life of up to 600 hours.\u00a0 Unfortunately the battery lifes a bit on the low side compared to the 1000 hour 512 and Aimpoint’s 50,000 hour battery life, but the auto shutoff feature helps increase battery life.<\/p>\n

Durability is where both of these holographic sights really shine.\u00a0 With completely shockproof, waterproof and fogproof designs you’ll never have to worry about damaging your Eotech sight.<\/p>\n