Last updated August 13, 2026
Holosun ARO vs Vortex Defender
Real price comparison based on 63 tracked r/gundeals deals — Holosun ARO priced on new deals, Vortex Defender on new.
Bottom line
Cheaper historically: Holosun ARO at $100, tracked Aug 6, 2026.
Lower average: Holosun ARO at $134.
More deals tracked: Vortex Defender (42 vs 21).
Set alerts on both — Holosun ARO · Vortex Defender.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Holosun ARO | Vortex Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Historical low | $100 Aug 2026 |
$119 Mar 2026 |
| Tracked average | $134 | $218 |
| Median price | $120 | $200 |
| Highest tracked | $230 | $329 |
| Real-deal threshold | < $110 | < $179 |
| Steal threshold | < $105 | < $150 |
| Deals tracked | 21 | 42 |
3 cheapest Holosun ARO deals
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[OPTICS] Holosun ARO (Red)$99.95 + tax and S/H$100Aug 06, 2026
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[OPTIC] Holosun ARO-GD 1x 2 MOA Gold Dot - $104.99 Free…$105Feb 23, 2026 · gundealusa.com
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[OPTIC] Holosun ARO-RD2 2 MOA Red Dot - $104.99 Free Sh…$105Jan 15, 2026 · gundealusa.com
3 cheapest Vortex Defender deals
- $119
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[Optics] Vortex Defender CCW Blackout - $149.97 + S/H$150Jan 07, 2026 · basspro.com
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[Optic] Vortex Defender-CCW Micro Reflex Sight - BlackO…$150Dec 28, 2025 · basspro.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Holosun ARO or Vortex Defender — which is cheaper?
Historically, the Holosun ARO has the lower floor at $100, tracked Aug 6, 2026. By average, Holosun ARO wins at $134.
Which has more deals available?
Vortex Defender appears more often in r/gundeals deals (42 vs 21).
Should I get the Holosun ARO or the Vortex Defender?
Set free alerts on both. Pick whichever drops to its real-deal threshold first that matches your use case.
About the editor
GDA Editorial Team · Editorial team, GunDeal Alerts
We track every priced post on r/gundeals, fingerprint products, and verify dealer reputations. This page is updated as new deal data arrives.