5 Best Holographic Sights for AR-15s

EOTech EXPS3-1 EXPS Matte Black 1 x 1.20" x 0.85" 1 MOA Red Dot

If you need a premium professional solution, the EOTech is the best holographic sight for ARs. It’s fully compatible with night vision setups (compatible with Gen I to III+), offers true two-eye open shooting for incredibly fast target acquisition, and a quick-detach lever for easy adjustments or even removals.

It does have an average battery life, which is where this unit has some drawbacks. Bringing an extra battery or two with you is recommended.

As for its performance, it’s hard to beat. Testers were able to achieve 2-inch groups at 100 yards consistently. The glass clarity is also exceptional. You won’t have to deal with distortion or glare even in bright sunlight. It was also heavily shock and water tested, proving its hardcore durability that’s a must for professionals.

It’s definitely on the pricier side, but between its performance and durability, it’s a long-term investment with plenty of returns.

EOTech 512.A65 Holographic Sight Black

The EOTech 512 is easily one of the most popular holographic weapon sights. It offers fast, both-eyes-open target acquisition to prevent eye strain and improve target acquisition speed no matter your head’s position. You’ll consistently get a clear and accurate display thanks to the parallax-free holographic display.

It’s rugged, with a shatterproof rear laminate and solid front glass. It’s also waterproof up to 10 feet, to survive extremely vigorous use or accidents. As it’s powered by standard AA batteries, you’ll be able to easily and cheaply keep it powered up.

It is important to note that this model is not compatible with night vision technology. If you don’t shoot at night, then this model is a great choice to save and benefit from all the action-packed features you’ll actually use.

EOTech HHSGRN Holographic Hybrid Sight 1x 1 MOA 68 MOA Ring/2 Green Dots Reticle w/STS Mount

Need a holographic sight that allows you to quickly and efficiently adjust between short and long range shooting? This model is ideal. You’ll get instant transition between the two modes thanks to the quick Switch-to-Side (STS) mount, which offers a simple, quick disengagement of the magnifier. This snappy feature makes this unit more suited to:

• Law enforcement
• Military
• Professional defense

This unit also stands out for its green reticle, which is 6x easier to see than red in the daytime.

EOTech XPS20GREY XPS2 Holographic Weapon Sight Gray 1x 1 MOA/68 MOA Red Ring/Dot Reticle

If you’re looking for a true holographic sight with the smallest footprint, then the XPS series is just what you’re after. This unit is one of the smallest and lightest holographic weapon sight from EOTech. The tradeoff is that this model isn’t compatible with night vision setups, so it is better suited for:

• Hunters
• Competitors
• Law enforcement

Thanks to its smaller size, it leaves more room on the rail. Use that space to add iron sights or magnification, depending on your needs.

With 20 brightness settings and a scrolling feature, you can easily adapt it to your needs. It’s also easy to detach, making it a convenient option for daytime operations.

EOTech XPS2-300 BDC Holographic Weapon Sight no Night Vision

This is another highly recommended model from the XPS series. Like the previous unit, its small footprint and light weight make it easy and convenient to carry, and leave ample rail space for magnifiers or iron sights.

This model, however, is specifically designed for the 300 Blackout or 300 Whisper cartridges. Use it with either subsonic or supersonic loads thanks to the two bullet drop compensation subtention dots in a 65 MOA circle. With these features, this sight is ideal for:

• Military
• Law enforcement
• Professional defense