Aimpoint T2 vs Trijicon MRO [Which One is The Right Optic For You!]

When it comes to making reflex sight to improve your 100-yard game, very few brands come close to Aimpoint. Their sights for guns were the sole ruler in the community for a while. While Trijicon is an old lion in the industry, they have proved their worth countless times.

Trijicon MRO is an expensive red dot sight that many of us have considered and still considering. If you were given a choice to choose from Aimpoint T2 Vs Trijicon MRO, which one would you choose?

Of course, you are here to find that answer. Welcome. Now that we know each other well enough to discuss sights, let’s get started.

Key Differences

• T2 is lighter than MRO.
• Trijicon MRO is capable of maintaining zero.
• MRO is much bigger than T2.
• Both manufacturers used different types of aluminum in the sight.

Head To Head

Quality

Aimpoint T2: The lenses used here are fully multi-coated with different sorts of chemicals and materials. It makes the lens brighter and scratch-resistant. On top of that, you got a glass-etched reticle that has adjustable brightness. It even supports night vision settings. You can take that setting up a notch by using an external NVD. All in all, this sight has some amazing features that most other sights don’t have.

Trijicon MRO: When Trijicon first introduced MRO, they made sure it made a name for it. look at it now, roaring high in the sky of shooters. MRO is a well-made, well-balanced, and good sight to work with. The lenses here are fully multi-coated for your convenience. The housing is also durable and rugged.

Both of these are absolute classes. They are in leagues of their own. There is no wrong choice when it comes to quality.

Durability

Aimpoint T2: Aimpoint used high-quality forged aluminum to make the body of T2. The housing of the sight is also water and shockproof. As water and moisture can’t go inside the sight, it is also fogproof. Fog is a terrible enemy when it comes to shooting in rainy season or winter. Aimpoint will also provide you with excellent warranty service that may even outlast your sight altogether.

Trijicon MRO: Trijicon used 7075 T6 forged aluminum for the construction of this sight. Which does make it more durable than Aimpoint T2 by slightly. It’s also much more durable than many other scopes and sight in a similar price range.

MRO is more well-built with better housing and sealings. Both of them are water and fogproof. They are also shockproof. They support almost any mounting system you throw them to. Honestly, either is good.

Performance

Aimpoint T2: 100-yard shooting is all about aim and accuracy. The point of sight is to help you get better at those. When you plug in and calibrate the T2, all you will do is hit the bullseye. It’s scarily accurate in what it does. On top of that, it does with such elegance and beauty, it’s a sight to behold. Okay, I need to tone down on the puns a bit.

What I am trying to say is, that the performance of this sight is mind-blowing. The brightness is on point. Even in direct sun, the MOA red dot reticle is visible.

Trijicon MRO: Trijicon always improves their sight as time passes. MRO has gone through several upgrades after release as well. Through each revision, MRO has become one of the best red dot sights under the $1000 mark. It’s kind of hard to believe when you think just how well it performs in a controlled and natural environment.

Of course, the right gun and calibration are an important part of the process. But to have a sight that won’t let you down in any kind of weather is nothing less than a blessing.

So in terms of performance; we can say that these two are best at their own. So, whichever you take! you won’t regret.

Size

Aimpoint T2: The dimensions of T2 are 79 x 46 x 48 mm respectively. It looks and is small for a reflex sight. You can easily pair this with a magnifier or an NVD. Both will improve your aim game drastically. The height of T2 impressed me a lot. It’s not a tall sight by any means.

Trijicon MRO: The dimension of MRO is 104.14mm x 45.72mm x 50.8mm. All in all, it’s a bigger sight in almost every aspect. Size is an important conversation to have while buying a reflex sight. You might want to pair up a magnifier or NVD down the line.

MRO is certainly bigger. The difference is noticeable, but I don’t think it’s big enough to make you change your decision.

Weight

Aimpoint T2: As you can see in the specification chart, the weight of T2 is around 130 grams. T2 is lighter than MRO by more than 10 grams. While 10 grams on a big gun won’t make a world of difference, it can still make a noticeable difference on a small gun. Still, 130 grams for a reflex sight is quite light.

Trijicon MRO: Weighing at 144.5 grams, MRO is the certified chonker here today. The weight difference is noticeable when you hold them both together in different hands. 14.5 grams of difference won’t be the deal breaker for a lot, but it still might.

If you are someone who requires the lightest sight to perform well, then the obvious choice is T2.

Summary

While it’s not easy to choose, we have to make the decision, right? The price difference between the two is not big enough to warrant a comment. All in all, these two sights go head-to-head harder than we thought at first.

It will all come down to what you want from your sight. Do you want it to be lighter and a bit smaller? Then go for T2. Are you okay with a bit bigger and heavier sight but with a more durable construction? Go for MRO.

You see, both of these choices are the right choice. Wish the answers to my exams were like this. Anyway, I hope to see you guys again sometime soon, till next time.