Aimpoint H2 vs. T2: Which Red Dot is Better For You?

After using both the H2 and T2, I can understand you are trying to figure out their differences and which one is best.

I have a head-to-head comparison and review of both red dot sights where I look at both products and their features.

At the end of this review, I’ll also recommend which one of these Aimpoint products is best for you.

Aimpoint Micro H2 Overview

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In my experience with the Aimpoint Micro H2, I can definitely feel it is catered to hunters.

It’s waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof – being made of a hard anodized aluminum alloy sight housing.

Being made of the high-quality aluminum alloy makes the Aimpoint H2 weigh only 4-6 ounces with the mount included.

The waterproofing makes this durable reflex sight submersible in up to 15 feet of water, meaning it will still work in almost any weather condition.

I’ve crossed rivers and endured rainy weather with this thing, and I was able to use it again the next day!

That same sight housing also covers the windage and elevation turrets to ensure they don’t get accidentally chipped or moved.

The Aimpoint H2 comes with an Aimpoint Micro mount but is slightly low.

If you want to mount it on a rifle, I recommend either a Weaver mount or a Picatinny standard mount.

The Aimpoint Micro H2 has 12 brightness settings to choose from to make the reticle shine brighter or dimmer.

At its lowest setting, the Aimpoint H2 boasts an impressive 500,000 hours of ultra-long battery life, while it has 50,000 hours of battery life on its medium brightness settings.

The Aimpoint Micro H2 has UNLIMITED eye relief and field of view and is parallax free, which is common on micro red dot sights.

With these features, I can keep my shooting eye or both eyes open when aiming at a target point.

One aspect where the Aimpoint Micro H2 falls short is the lack of night vision settings. I will go into detail about this feature when discussing the T2.

Aimpoint Micro T2 Overview

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The Aimpoint Micro T2 is the close relative of the H2.

The two sights share a rugged, high-quality, and lightweight anodized aluminum build.

It’s good enough to withstand recoil from my shotgun, high-powered rifle, or pistol-caliber carbine weapon.

The Aimpoint T2 also has an additional protective layer atop the windage and elevation turrets to prevent accidental adjustments.

The waterproofing on the Aimpoint Micro T2 is much improved!

It boasts an 82 feet waterproofing rating, meaning I can theoretically go scuba diving with it!

The only difference between the Aimpoint T2 vs. H2 regarding brightness is the night vision mode.

The Aimpoint T2 has 8 brightness settings and four settings for night vision.

The inclusion of night vision settings allows me to broaden my shooting experiences, so I’m not just limited to daytime shooting! 

The Aimpoint Micro T2 can therefore be paired with almost ANY night vision scope on the market!

Aimpoint H2 vs. T2: Performance Breakdown

Despite the two being closely similar, there are still some differences worth noting.

I’ll pit both the Aimpoint T2 and H2 against each other in battery longevity, lens clarity, image sharpness, and durability.

Afterward, I’ll give my recommendation on which is the winner between Aimpoint T2 vs. H2.

Battery Life

Both the T2 and H2 have long battery life, with 500,000 hours at the lowest brightness settings and 50,000 at medium brightness settings.

However, the T2 pulls ahead with the ability to use that battery for extended periods in night vision optics compatibility.

Meanwhile, the H2 only has daylight settings.

With both optics, you won’t need to swap the batteries regularly.

Even when using them on medium brightness settings, you’ll probably change them after FIVE years!