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Rifle optic evaluation memo: EOTech EXPS3 vs EOTech XPS2
| Version compared | EOTech EXPS3EOTech HWS EXPS3 | EOTech XPS2EOTech HWS XPS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | HWS [1] | HWS [2] |
| Magnification | Not published | Not published |
| Objective / aperture | Not published | Not published |
| Reticle | Not published | Not published |
| Focal plane | Not published | Not published |
| Eye relief | Not published | Not published |
| Field of view | Not published | Not published |
| Brightness / illumination settings | 20 daylight settings [1] | 20 daylight settings [2] |
| Night-vision settings | 10 additional settings for Gen I through III+ night vision devices [1] | No [2] |
| Battery | 1 x CR123 battery [1] | 1 x CR123 battery [2] |
| Battery life (maker's stated) | 1,000 continuous hours at nominal setting 12 at room temperature [1] | 1,000 continuous hours at nominal setting 12 at room temperature [2] |
| Mount (as supplied) | 1" Weaver or MIL-STD-1913 rail [1] | 1" Weaver or MIL-STD-1913 rail [2] |
| Optical axis / mount height | Not published | Not published |
| Length / dimensions | 3.8" x 2.3" x 2.9" (96.5 x 58.4 x 73.7 mm) [1] | 3.8" x 2.1" x 2.5" (96.5 x 53.3 x 63.5 mm) [2] |
| Weight | 11.2 oz (317.5 g) [1] | 9.0 oz (255 g) [2] |
| Water rating (maker's stated) | 33 ft. (10 m) depth [1] | 10 ft. (3 m) depth [2] |
| Maker list price | Not published | Not published |
| Agencies issuing (current entry) | 2 of 12 agencies with a sourced rifle optic | 1 of 12 agencies with a sourced rifle optic |
| Most common host weapon | Colt M4 Carbine (1) | Colt M4 Carbine (1) |
Notices
No recalls, safety statements or agency actions on file for either model.
Sources
- [1] EOTech HWS EXPS3. EOTech. Accessed Oct 11, 2026. https://www.eotechinc.com/products/eotech-hws-exps3 (archive: https://web.archive.org/web/2026/https://www.eotechinc.com/products/eotech-hws-exps3)
- [2] EOTech HWS XPS2. EOTech. Accessed Oct 11, 2026. https://www.eotechinc.com/products/eotech-hws-xps2 (archive: https://web.archive.org/web/2026/https://www.eotechinc.com/products/eotech-hws-xps2)