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Steiner MPS 2.0 vs Trijicon RMR Type 2

By Cole Harlan, EditorUpdated Nov 5, 2026How we verifyEditorial standards

The biggest cited difference is the footprint: Steiner lists the MPS 2.0 on the ACRO platform, while Trijicon says the RMR Type 2 has the same mounting footprint as the original RMR Type 1. Steiner lists 2.32 oz and Trijicon lists 1.2 oz (34.02g). This page covers the MPS 2.0, not the MPS-C. Figures are copied from each maker’s page, checked November 5, 2026.

At a glance

Spec (maker label)	Steiner MPS 2.0	Trijicon RMR Type 2 Adjustable LED (RM06-C-700672)
Footprint	ACRO platform	Same mounting footprint as original RMR Type 1; mount not included
Reticle	2 MOA (item 8700000042) or 3.3 MOA (8700000040)	3.25 MOA Dot, red
Window	21x16 mm clear objective lens	.87 x .63 in. (22 x 16mm), from the RMR spec sheet
Body size	Not listed on Steiner’s page	1.8 in x 1.1 in x 1 in (45.72mm x 27.94mm x 25.4mm)
Weight	2.32 oz	1.2 oz. (34.02g)
Battery	CR2032	1 CR2032 lithium
Battery life (maker wording)	Up to 90,000 hours at brightness level 4; 27,000 hours at maximum brightness	Over 4 years continuous at 70°F (21°C), setting 4 of 8
Brightness settings	8x manual brightness control; 6 day/night modes; 2x NV compatible modes	Setting 4 of 8 cited for battery life; full list not yet verified
Click value / travel	1 MOA per click; 90 MOA elevation and windage	1 MOA
Housing	Reinforced all-metal housing, black	Forged aluminum
Water rating	Waterproof to 20 meters	Designed to be waterproof to 20 meters (66 ft.)
Enclosed or open	Steiner describes an enclosed emitter design	Not yet verified (the RM06 page prints no enclosed or open label)
Source (checked Nov. 5, 2026)	steiner-optics.com MPS 2.0	trijicon.com RM06-C-700672; window from RMR spec sheet (PDF)

Like for like: the battery-life figures use different brightness settings (Steiner: level 4, and a separate figure at maximum; Trijicon: setting 4 of 8, 70°F), so we do not convert or rank them. The window figures come from different sources and units (Steiner’s page, Trijicon’s spec sheet). Steiner prints no body dimensions, so we draw no size comparison. We list no prices.

Which to pick (on paper)

If your slide is cut for ACRO: the MPS 2.0, which Steiner lists on the ACRO platform. Trijicon’s RMR uses the RMR footprint, so it would need a plate or a slide cut for it. See the footprint chart.
If your slide is cut for the RMR footprint: the RM06. Trijicon states the same mounting footprint as the RMR Type 1.
If weight matters: the RM06 at 1.2 oz (34.02g) against 2.32 oz for the MPS 2.0.
If a longer printed runtime matters: Steiner prints up to 90,000 hours at level 4; Trijicon prints over 4 years at setting 4 of 8. The units and settings differ.
If you want a dot-size choice: Steiner lists 2 MOA and 3.3 MOA items; the RM06 lists 3.25 MOA.

We have not range-tested these; facts above are from the makers.

Not yet verified

MPS 2.0 body dimensions, and whether the RM06 is enclosed or open.
The full RM06 brightness list.
Which slides take each footprint without a plate; check your pistol maker.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Steiner MPS 2.0 fit the Trijicon RMR footprint?

Steiner lists the MPS 2.0 on the ACRO platform. Trijicon lists the RMR Type 2 on the same mounting footprint as the original RMR Type 1. Neither page lists the other’s footprint.

Which is heavier, the MPS 2.0 or the RMR Type 2?

Steiner lists 2.32 oz for the MPS 2.0. Trijicon lists 1.2 oz. (34.02g) for the RM06-C-700672.

Which battery do they use?

Steiner lists a CR2032 for the MPS 2.0. Trijicon lists one CR2032 lithium battery for the RM06.

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