EOtech 512 vs XPS2

PushPuller · October 17, 2020, 08:27 AM

Good morning y'all. So iv recently had my EOtech 512 suddenly quit working and have been going around with EOtech about what I need to do to fix it. being that it was manufactured in 2012 they aren't to keen on repairing it and offered a 50% coupon with their trade up program. Iv LOVED my 512 in the past but really don't like how with back up irons or a magnifier it pushed the battery pack out past the receiver over the handguard (purely aesthetic).

Iv been eyeing the newer XPS2 for some time now and now have a decent opportunity get one, but i don't know anyone who has one or ever used one.

Does anybody know if they are as durable/quality as the 512 is? I know the battery life is a bit less for having a more expensive battery but I don't go to the range for a thousand hours a year anymore so that isn't a huge concern to me.

GE-Minigun · October 19, 2020, 01:04 PM

It's my understanding the XPS is a shortened version of the 512, plus some other "enhancements"...extended battery life and less prone to battery damage as recoil is axial and not longitudinal and the ability to use NV.

October 17, 2020, 08:27 AM	#1
PushPuller Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2018 Posts: 156	EOtech 512 vs XPS2 Good morning y'all. So iv recently had my EOtech 512 suddenly quit working and have been going around with EOtech about what I need to do to fix it. being that it was manufactured in 2012 they aren't to keen on repairing it and offered a 50% coupon with their trade up program. Iv LOVED my 512 in the past but really don't like how with back up irons or a magnifier it pushed the battery pack out past the receiver over the handguard (purely aesthetic). Iv been eyeing the newer XPS2 for some time now and now have a decent opportunity get one, but i don't know anyone who has one or ever used one. Does anybody know if they are as durable/quality as the 512 is? I know the battery life is a bit less for having a more expensive battery but I don't go to the range for a thousand hours a year anymore so that isn't a huge concern to me.

October 19, 2020, 01:04 PM	#2
GE-Minigun Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Posts: 240	It's my understanding the XPS is a shortened version of the 512, plus some other "enhancements"...extended battery life and less prone to battery damage as recoil is axial and not longitudinal and the ability to use NV.