Hey Freedom Gorillas, today we are going to explain the similarities and differences between the EOTech XPS Series of Holographic Sight and the EXPS Series. The XPS Series consists of the XPS2 and XPS3 and the EXPS Series consists of the EXPS2 and EXPS3.

This is part of our ongoing efforts to help you best understand which EOTech Holographic sight is best for you. We also have done the XPS vs 5 Series and the EXPS vs 5 Series and we have the EOTech Holographic Sight Cheat Sheet to help you figure things out.

EOTech’s lineup is a bit confusing so our goal is to help clarify it in an easy to understand and straightforward way.

We know at first it can be overwhelming to figure out the differences but we will do our best to make it simple and comprehensive.

Let's get right into it.

Key Takeaways

The main difference between the EOTech XPS and EXPS series is that the XPS Series has buttons on the rear and the EXPS has buttons on the side. The XPS also has an absolute co-witness and the EXPS has a 1/3 co-witness. The EXPS also has a quick disconnect mount and the XPS does not. The XPS Series features more housing colored options, and the EXPS series has a few more reticle options. Both the XPS and EXPS take CR123 batteries, and both have models in the series that have night vision brightness modes and models with no night vision modes.

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• EOTech XPS vs EXPS Models & Pricing
• EOTech XPS vs EXPS Housing Colors & Reticle Options
• EOTech XPS vs EXPS - Mounting Style, Button Placement, & Co-Witness
• EOTech XPS vs EXPS Specs - Weight, Battery, Battery Life, Waterproof Ratings, Brightness, Nightvision Compatibility
• EOTech XPS vs EXPS Similarities
• EOTech XPS vs EXPS Differences
• EOTech XPS vs EXPS Which is Better?
• EOTech XPS vs EXPS Conclusion

EOTech XPS vs EXPS Models & Pricing

The EOTech XPS and EXPS series share many submodel similarities. Within the XPS and EXPS Series you will find the XPS2 and XPS3 and the EXPS2 and EXPS3. If a model ends with a “2” it is a non-nightvision model if it ends with a “3” it is a nightvision compatible model. When you drill down further, there are more submodels of the XPS2, XPS3, EXPS2, and EXPS3 but they are going to be based on their housing colors, reticle colors, and reticle style.

In general the EXPS series of optics will be more than the XPS series in terms of price.

Here are a list of the optics within each of the XPS and EXPS Series:

*Note the prices listed here are not exact prices. They are just summary prices to illustrate the ballpark price of these optics.

XPS Series Models XPS2 ($560+) - These models all take a CR123 battery, have buttons on the rear, absolute co-witness, and no night vision compatibility. Each model within this sub series is listed below with a brief description. XPS2-0TAN - Circle Dot with Tan Housing XPS2-2TAN - Circle + 2 Dots with Tan Housing XPS2-0 - Circle Dot with Black Housing XPS2-0ODGRN - Circle Dot with OD Green Housing XPS2-0GREY - Circle Dot with Grey Housing XPS2-0GRN - Circle Dot, Green Reticle, Black Housing XPS2-1 - 1 MOA Dot Only (No Outer Ring), Black Housing XPS2-2 - Circle + 2 Dots with Black Housing XPS2-300 - 300 Blackout Specific Reticle, Black Housing XPS2-FN - FN303 Specific Reticle, Black Housing XPS3 ($680+) - These models are the same as the XPS2 except they have nightvision compatibility and better waterproof ratings. Each model within this sub series is listed below with a brief description. XPS3-0 - Circle Dot with Black Housing XPS3-2 - Circle + 2 Dots with Black Housing

EXPS Series Models EXPS2 ($600+) - These models all take a CR123 battery, have quick disconnect mounts, the buttons are on the side, they have a 1/3 co-witness, and no night vision compatibility. Each model within this sub series is listed below with a brief description. EXPS2-0-B-T - Circle Dot with a Black & Tan Housing EPX2-0 - Circle Dot with Black Housing EXPS2-0GRN - Circle Dot, Green Reticle, Black Housing EXPS2-2 - Circle + 2 Dots, Black Housing EXPS3 ($730+) - These models are the same as the EXPS2 except they have nightvision compatibility and better waterproof ratings. Each model within this sub series is listed below with a brief description. EXPS3-0 - Circle Dot with Black Housing EXPS3-0TAN - Circle Dot with Tan Housing EXPS3-1 - 1 MOA Dot Only (No Outer Ring), Black Housing EXPS3-1TAN - 1 MOA Dot Only (No Outer Ring), Tan Housing EXPS3-2 - Circle + 2 Dots with Black Housing EXPS3-2TAN - Circle + 2 Dots with Tan Housing EXPS3-4 - Circle + 4 Dots with Black Housing EXPS3-DCR - Special Danger Close Reticle, Black Housing

EOTech XPS vs EXPS Housing Colors & Reticle Options

Both the EOTech XPS and EXPS come in a variety of different colors and reticle styles.

XPS Housing Color Options Black Tan Grey OD Green XPS Reticle Color Options Red Green XPS Reticle Style Options Circle Dot Circle + 2 Dots 1 MOA Dot (No Circle) 300 Blackout FN303

EXPS Housing Color Options Black Tan EXPS Reticle Color Options Red Green EXPS Reticle Style Options Circle Dot Circle + 2 Dots Circle + 4 Dots 1 MOA Dot (No Circle) Danger Close Reticle

Here is an explanation of all the reticles:

	1-Reticle: 1 MOA Dot Only (View 1-Reticle EOTech Models): 1 MOA Dot Only with no outer ring. EOTech refers to this reticle as the "1-Reticle". If you are looking for an EOTech Holographic Optic and don't want the outer ring, the 1 MOA Center dot only reticle could be just what you want. The 1 MOA provides a precise aiming point, and doesn't create any unnecessary busy-ness on the screen.
	0-Reticle/A65 - 1 MOA Dot & 68 MOA Outer Ring (View 0-Reticle EOTech Models): This is the most common EOTech Holographic Sight Reticle. This is an extremely flexible reticle. The 1 MOA Dot provides extreme precision, while the outer ring can be used for quick target acquisition, and also act very functionally on a shotgun.
	2-Reticle - Two 1 MOA Dots & 68 MOA Outer Ring (View 2-Reticle EOTech Models): The theory behind this reticle is that it provides four usable aiming points. These aiming points are based on 223 caliber 62 gr at 2900 velocity, other calibers can be used, but essentially the center dot is for a 50/200 yard zero, the second dot is for a 500 yard shot, and the bottom of the circle is for a 7 yard distance.
	4-Reticle - Four 1 MOA Dots & 68 MOA Outer Ring (View 4-Reticle EOTech Models): This reticle is optimized for 5.56NATO/223 62gr M855 FMJ rounds at 2680FPS out of a 14.5 barrel. Other calibers could be used as well. The four dots on this reticle are meant to be used as a BDC. The center dot is for 50/200 yards, the dot underneath is for 400 yards, underneath that is 500 yards, and underneath that is 600 yards.
	Danger Close Reticle (DCR) - 1 MOA Dot & 68 MOA Speed Ring (View DCR Reticle EOTech Models): The DCR reticle is a speed ring that uses a 1 MOA Center dot and an open ring with an arrow at the bottom. It's intended for fast target acquisition. The center dot acts as a zero for a 50/200 yard zero for 5.56/223 and the bottom arrow acts as a POI marker for 7 yards.
	300 Blackout Reticle - Two 1 MOA Dots & 68 MOA Speed Ring (View 300 Blk Reticle EOTech Models): This reticle is designed specifically for 110gr supersonic, and 220gr subsonic 300 blackout rounds out of a 16" barrel. The reticle features two 1 MOA Dots and a 68 MOA outer ring. The first center dot is for subsonic at 50 yards, and supersonic at 100 yards. The second dot is for subsonic at 150 yards and supersonic at 300 yards.
	XR308 Reticle (View XR308 Reticle EOTech Models): This reticle is specifically designed for the M240 platform, but it's calibrated for 308 rounds at 150gr and 2800 FPS.
	FN303 Reticle (View FN303 Reticle EOTech Models): This reticle is intended for use with the FN303 platform.

EOTech XPS vs EXPS - Mounting Style, Button Placement, & Co-Witness

The XPS and EXPS Series are all intended to mount on picatinny rails. The EXPS Series features a quick disconnect mount and a 1/3 co-witness. The XPS Series has a regular screw clamp mount and is an absolute co-witness.

Below is an example between an absolute and lower 1/3 co-witness. An absolute co-witness will put the dot directly in line with your iron sights. A lower 1/3 co-witness will put the dot a little higher than your iron sights. The benefits of a lower 1/3 co-witness are that your iron sights will obstruct less of your view, and you will not need to duck your head down as much.

The XPS Series has the buttons located on the rear of the optic, the EXPS has buttons located on the side of the optic.

This is personal preference, but in use side buttons are usually more convenient. If you are using a magnifier for example and you have it engaged or even disengaged, tapping on the rear buttons can be difficult as they may be obstructed depending on your magnifier and mount dimensions.

If you don’t plan on running a magnifier, or anything else behind your optic, then side vs rear buttons may not be an issue at all for you.

EOTech XPS vs EXPS Specs - Weight, Battery, Battery Life, Waterproof Ratings, Brightness, Nightvision Compatibility

The Eotech XPS and EXPS have extremely similar specifications. The only difference will be in their weight.

One of the biggest takeaways to know is that the EXPS2 and the XPS2 are the Non-Nightvision Compatible models, and the EXPS3 and the XPS3 are the Nightvision Compatible Models. If a model is nightvision compatible it also has a better waterproof rating. A nightvision compatible optic can be submerged up to 33 ft and a non-nightvision compatible model can be submerged up to 10ft.

Here are the specs between both:

XPS Specs Button Location: Rear Mount Type: Non-QD clamp Co-Witness: Absolute LxWxH 3.8" x 2.1" x 2.5" (96.5 x 53.3 x 63.5 mm) Weight: 9 oz Waterproof: XPS2 10ft (3m) depth, XPS3 33ft (10m) depth Windage/Elevation: 0.5 MOA per click Brightness: XPS2/3 20 Daylight settings, XPS3 Only 10 Nightvision Settings CR123 Battery 1000 hrs battery life at setting 12 at room temp Operating temp: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) Made in USA

EXPS Specs Button Location: Side Mount Type: Quick Disconnect Co-Witness: 1/3 Co-Witness LxWxH: 3.8" x 2.3" x 2.9" (96.5 x 58.4 x 73.7 mm) Weight: 11.2 oz Waterproof: EXPS2 10ft (3m) depth, EXPS3 33ft (10m) depth Windage/Elevation: 0.5 MOA per click Brightness: EXPS2/3 20 Daylight settings, EXPS3 Only 10 Nightvision Settings CR123 Battery 1000 hrs battery life at setting 12 at room temp Operating temp: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) Made in USA

EOTech XPS vs EXPS Similarities

The EOTech XPS and EXPS do share a lot of similarities. Here are all the similarities:

• Both are made out of the same material, one is not stronger or beefier than the other
• Both come in a variety of reticle designs, colors, and housing color options
• Both have the same daylight brightness and nightvision setting (Nightvision only for XPS3 and EXPS3)
• Both take CR123 Batteries and have 1000 hours of battery life
• Both mount onto picatinny rails
• Both take up the same amount of rail space at being 3.8” long
• Both have the same 0.5 MOA Windage & Elevation adjustment
• Both the XPS and EXPS series have the same waterproof ratings and operating temps
• Both are made in the USA

EOTech XPS vs EXPS Differences

The EOTech XPS and EXPS are extremely similar, but there are a few distinct differences. They are subtle, but meaningful. Here are a list of all the differences:

• The XPS has buttons on the rear, and the EXPS has buttons on the side
• The XPS has an absolute co-witness and the EXPS has a 1/3 co-witness, the EXPS sits slightly higher than the XPS
• The EXPS has a quick disconnect mount, the XPS does not
• The EXPS is .2”  wider and .4” taller than the XPS
• The EXPS has reticle options the XPS does not have, such as the DCR and 4 Dot reticle
• The XPS has housing color options the EXPS does not, such as OD Green and Grey
• Generally the EXPS models are going to be slightly more expensive than the XPS models

EOTech XPS vs EXPS Which is Better?

Ok so the big question, which is better? Well in our opinion it depends on your situation. Choosing an optic is kind of like choosing a pair of shoes. You have to figure out what specs and features you need, compare it to your budget, and then proceed accordingly.

Objectively speaking, the EXPS model is the more premium option over the XPS model. In our opinion the side mounted buttons are probably the biggest enhancement, but the nice QD mount is also an upgrade.

But this comes at a cost of both money and slightly more weight.

The XPS is still just as reliable and dependable, it just doesn’t have the QD mount or side buttons. Some people also prefer an absolute co-witness over a 1/3 co-witness.

We honestly think either option is a great choice, and we’d really recommend prioritizing what features you want and how important those are. So look at button placement, QD vs non QD, housing color, co-witness height, reticle style, and reticle color, and price, and see which one really lines up best for you.

We also have this EOTech Holographic Sight Cheat Sheet that you can check out. It makes it easy to compare and shop based on different features.

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EOTech XPS vs EXPS Conclusion

Well there you have it, the comparison of the EOTech XPS vs the EXPS series.

We hope you’ve found this information helpful and that you learned a thing or two. We know these manufacturers don’t make it easy to understand the differences between all the optics, but we hope this article serves to assist!

As mentioned above, both are great choices and you would be happy with either. Just make sure you choose the features you like best, and get the optic that matches what you want most!

Check out our EOTech Holographic Sight Cheat Sheet to learn more and if you still need help deciding just reach out to us.

Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day, week, month, and year!