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Considered as among the most popular rifle accessories today, red dot sights continue to invade the gun market. These rifle scopes are best used for military, sporting, and hunting escapades, and we can’t get enough. However, there’s this great battle between Aimpoint PRO vs Trijicon MRO that certainly caught our attention. While many believe you can’t go wrong with either optic, let’s see if one will emerge as the victor.
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Primary Differences Between Aimpoint PRO & Trijicon MRO
The primary differences between Aimpoint PRO and Trijicon MRO lie in their battery life and types, lens sizes, weight, and reticle types. The MRO sights feature larger objective lenses of 25mm, while the Aimpoint sights only feature 23mm. The MRO uses CR2032, which can last up to 50,000 hours if set on 5. The Aimpoint uses 2L76 or DL1/3N that lasts up to 30,000 hours if set on 7.
The MRO only weighs 5.8 oz, lesser than the Aimpoint’s 11.6 oz weight. Even though both red dot sights feature the same dot size and night vision compatibility, the Aimpoint only uses 2 MOA red dot while the MRO uses 2 MOA red dot and green dot reticle.
Specification Chart
Aimpoint PRO
- Magnification: 1x
- Night Vision Capability: Yes
- Waterproof: Up to 150 Feet
- Fogproof: Yes
- Field of View: Wide
- Weight: 11.6 oz
- Objective Lenses: 23mm
- Travel per Rotation: 66 Minute of Angle
- Parallax Setting: Parallax-free
- Eye Relief: Unlimited
- Country of Manufacturer: USA/Sweden
Trijicon MRO
- Magnification: 1x
- Night Vision Capability: Yes
- Waterproof: Up to 100 Feet
- Fogproof: Yes
- Field of View: Wide
- Weight: 5.8 oz
- Objective Lenses: 25mm
- Travel per Rotation: 70 Minute of Angle
- Parallax Setting: Parallax-free
- Eye Relief: Unlimited
- Country of Manufacturer: USA
Key Features Compared
Budget
One thing that we really take into consideration is the price point. We think you’re in luck because these red dots are pretty much of the same cost. We like how we’re able to get the best value for our money. The Aimpoint is only a few dollars more expensive than the Trijicon MRO, so we don’t see it as a big difference. With their ever-changing price on the market, we decided to give this category a draw.
Sight Picture
When it comes to sight picture, our group chooses the MRO Patrol as the clear winner. MRO optics have 25mm objective lenses compared to the PRO optics with 23mm.
We like how these lenses play a vital role in improving the field of view of the scope. Although both optics have 1x magnification and the same 2 MOA red dot size, the Trijicon MRO projects a brighter sight picture in the shooting range.
Clarity
The most important parts of the riflescope are the lenses. The objective lens transmits light back to the ocular lens, which is the lens closest to your eye. Light passing through the objective lens focuses on a point inside the scope. [1]
The Patrol Rifle Optic has a clearer glass than the MRO Patrol. Both have a slight glass problem, but we find the MRO’s slight blue tint more noticeable than the PRO’s slight greenish tint. With this, we decided to give the PRO its first win.
Brightness
The Aimpoint PRO features ten brightness settings, with four as the lowest. The Trijicon MRO only features eight brightness settings, with two as lowest. We also find the ambidextrous brightness settings control of the Aimpoint PRO an edge over the MRO Patrol. This makes it easier to operate for left-handed shooters. With this, the Aimpoint PRO garnered another point.
Mounting Options
Similar to Aimpoint ACRO, Aimpoint PRO comes with a QRP2 rail grabber mount. Its mount features a torque-limiting twist, which gives an optimal pressure level but will not deform the rail. It is also mountable with a lower 1-3 co-witness.
Unfortunately, the Trijicon MRO doesn’t come with a mount like Aimpoint. Although tons of third-party mounts are available for the MRO Patrol, buying a mount may add cost to using the red dot sight. With this, PRO gets another win.
Parallax
Like most red dot sights, the MRO and PRO mitigate parallax errors, for faster and better target acquisition. While both feature the same 60 MOA reticle and red dot size, the Aimpoint PRO has less error than the MRO Patrol. That said, the Aimpoint optic got another win.
Reputation
One may think that companies build their brand reputations to attract consumers. If we were to discuss both the Trijicon and Aimpoint’s history, we would agree that Aimpoint had been in the optics industry longer. Thus, their brand reputation is more established. In this case, based on the brands’ reputations, Aimpoint PRO optic seems to be more trusted than the MRO optic. That said, Aimpoint PRO gained another win.
Construction & Durability
Trijicon MRO sights use 7075 (T6), while the Aimpoint PRO sights use 6061 (T6). Technically speaking, 6061 (T6) is weaker than the 7075 (T6) aluminum. Hence it is mostly used as a reserve for parts that don’t usually take much stress and harsh conditions. Yet, while the MRO sight has a stronger build material, the Aimpoint PRO sight comes with a standard lens cover best for protecting the sight’s lens. Durability-wise, the result is a draw.
Warranty
Among the really important points to consider is how long a manufacturer can vouch for its product’s life. If you care about the warranty, we think that you need to know that Trijicon MRO offers a 5 years warranty.
In comparison, Aimpoint PRO provides ten years of warranty for civilian use and two years warranty for professional use. Because we also care about the warranty, we decided to give another win to Aimpoint PRO.
Battery Life
The MRO Patrol uses CR2032, while the PRO uses 2L76 or DL1/3N battery types. Typically, CR2032 lasts longer as it holds more battery than the 2L76. Trijicon MRO lasts up to 50,000 hours or 5 years, while the Aimpoint PRO can only last up to 30,000 hours. With this, the Trijicon MRO gets its first win against the PRO.
Aimpoint PRO Pros & Cons
PROS
- Better durability track record
- Flip lens cover for two eyes open shooting
- Longer warranty
- Comes with a QRP2 rail mount and lower 1 3 co-witness
CONS
- Heavier and bulkier
- Shorter battery life
Trijicon MRO Pros & Cons
PROS
- Crisper and brighter dot
- Red and Green option
- Lighter and more compact
- Ambidextrous brightness control
- Longer battery life
CONS
- Higher failure rate
- Slight fishbowl effect on old models
Trijicon MRO or Aimpoint PRO? We Prefer...
In this comprehensive comparison between the Trijicon MRO vs Aimpoint PRO, we prefer the Aimpoint PRO because it has a better track record when it comes to durability. It also has a longer warranty.
Being able to use the product for ten years is already great, but having less error along with a QRP2 rail grabber mount gives you a better and more precise shot placement. We like how it comes with a lens cover for more effective protection.
Our #1 Recommendation
Aimpoint PRO
- Longer battery life
- Longer warranty
- More precise shot placement
- QRP2 rail grabber mount
