Fellow gun owners, are you looking for a holographic weapon sight (HWS) for your rifle?
Everybody knows that the industry leader for that is EOTech.
But wait — EXPS vs XPS?
What are the differences besides the letter E? How are they different from older models?
They’re quite similar, but they’ve got their key differences too.
I understand the confusion, which is why I’ve created this review of the new EOTechs just for you.
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Overview of the EOTech EXPS Optics
First up: EOTech’s EXPS2 vs EXPS3. Honestly, they’re almost identical.
I would go as far as to say they are like identical twins; they look and feel similar, but ultimately have their differences.
EOTech EXPS2
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Features:
- Dimensions: 3.8 x 2.3 x 2.9 inches
- Weight: 11.2oz
- Power: 1 CR123
- Battery Life: Approximately 1,000 hours
- Brightness Settings: 20
- Submersible: 10 feet
Convenience
The EXPS2’s push-button controls are on its side.
I like this feature because it made mobility and manipulation easier while I worked with other accessories on my rifle.
Easy to Use
It’s not just the buttons that make the E model user-friendly.
Another feature — the quick detach lever — makes it easier to use as you won’t be scrambling with an Allen key during use.
Variant Advantage
This EOTech sight is available in an EXPS2-2 version.
This holographic hybrid model promotes a ballistic dual dot reticle, meaning you get the holographic sight with a fixed G33 3x magnifier.
If you’re considering getting a magnifier, I think this would be ideal for you since it’s already bundled in this unit.
You won’t need to purchase a separate magnifier.
Clear and Unobstructed View
The EXPS2 sight comes with a 7mm riser, which increases the mounting height giving you a 1/3 co-witness setup with better sight picture and front sight.
- User-friendly
- Lightweight
- Uses less rail space due to small optic
- Allows co-witness sighting
- More affordable price than the EXPS3
- No night vision
- Cannot be adjusted
EOTech EXPS3
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Features:
- Dimensions: 3.8 x 2.3 x 2.9 inches
- Weight: 11.2oz
- Battery Life: Approximately 1,000 hours
- Power: 1 CR123
- Brightness Settings: 20 (daytime)
- Night Vision: Compatible
- Submersible: 33 feet
Clear and Unobstructed View
Like the previous scope, this sight comes with a 7mm riser which increases the mounting height to provide a 1/3 co-witness setup.
With this, you get a better view through your holographic weapon sight.
Convenience
Just like the EXPS2, the EXPS3’s control buttons are on the side.
This way, you have mobility and manipulation if you have other accessories alongside your holographic weapon sight.
Reticle Options
The EXPS3 model comes with the EOTech One Dot or Two Dot patterns.
- Single Dot reticle: 1 MOA in the center of the sight
- Two Dot reticle: Additional aiming point useful at 50 yards
What Is the Difference Between EXPS2 and EXPS3?
One of the main differences I’ve found between the E model series is that the latter has night vision capabilities.
EXPS3 is also submersible to 33 feet, while the EXPS2 is only at 10 feet.
As for control buttons, the EXPS3 has them on the side, which can easily accept a magnifier.
Overview of the EOTech XPS Optics
Next up are EOTech’s XPS holographic weapon sights series. Like the EXPSs, they are pretty similar with a few differences.
EOTech XPS2
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