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Steiner MPS 2.0 vs Holosun EPS-RD-2

Two enclosed-emitter pistol red dots on different footprints: the Steiner MPS 2.0 mounts on the Aimpoint ACRO pattern, the Holosun EPS-RD-2 on Holosun’s K footprint. A pistol cut for one will not take the other without an adapter or a different slide. Figures come from each maker’s own product page, read on November 5, 2026. We use the current MPS 2.0, not the original MPS Micro.

Specs side by side

SpecSteiner MPS 2.0Holosun EPS-RD-2
FootprintACRO platformK footprint (RMR to K adapter plate included)
Reticle2 MOA dot (item 8700000042) or 3.3 MOA dot (item 8700000040)2 MOA dot
Reticle colorRedRed, 650nm LED
Window21x16 mm clear objective lens0.90" × 0.63"
Body sizeNot listed on Steiner’s page1.63" × 1.19" × 0.99"
Weight2.32 oz1.4 oz
BatteryCR2032CR1620, side tray
Battery lifeUp to 90,000 hours at brightness level 4; 27,000 hours at maximum brightness50,000 Hours (setting 6)
Brightness settings8 manual daylight; 6 day/night modes; 2 NV compatible modes8 daylight & 4 NV
Click value / travel1 MOA per click; 90 MOA elevation and windage1.5 MOA per click; ±30 MOA
HousingReinforced all-metal housing, black7075 T6 aluminum, anodized, black
Water ratingWaterproof to 20 metersIPX8
Auto-onNot listed on Steiner’s pageShake Awake
Source (checked Nov. 5, 2026)steiner-optics.com MPS 2.0holosun.com EPS-RD-2

Steiner’s page spells the sixth brightness line as “6 day/night modes; 2x NV compatible modes”; we quote it as printed. No prices are in this table.

What differs on paper

Which to pick (on paper)

We have not range-tested either; every figure is quoted from the maker’s page.

Related: Steiner MPS 2.0 vs MPS-C, Holosun EPS vs EPS Carry, Aimpoint ACRO P-2 vs Holosun EPS, Holosun SCS vs EPS, Aimpoint ACRO P-2 vs Steiner MPS 2.0, Holosun EPS vs Trijicon RMR Type 2, Steiner MPS 2.0 vs Trijicon RMR Type 2, all comparisons.

Frequently asked questions

What footprint does the Steiner MPS 2.0 use?
Steiner's page lists the ACRO platform, the Aimpoint ACRO mounting footprint. The Holosun EPS-RD-2 uses Holosun's K footprint instead.
Which has the longer battery life, the Steiner MPS 2.0 or the Holosun EPS-RD-2?
Steiner prints up to 90,000 hours at brightness level 4 on a CR2032; Holosun prints 50,000 hours at setting 6 on a CR1620. The test settings differ.

Sources

  1. Steiner: MPS 2.0 specifications
  2. Holosun: EPS-RD-2 specifications

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