Last updated June 29, 2026
Holosun ARO vs Vortex Defender
Real price comparison based on 69 tracked r/gundeals deals.
Bottom line
Cheaper historically: Holosun ARO at $105.
Lower average: Holosun ARO at $200.
More deals tracked: Vortex Defender (43 vs 26).
Set alerts on both — Holosun ARO · Vortex Defender.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Holosun ARO | Vortex Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Historical low | $105 | $119 |
| Tracked average | $200 | $242 |
| Median price | $130 | $200 |
| Highest tracked | $1000 | $1200 |
| Real-deal threshold | < $190 | < $229 |
| Steal threshold | < $170 | < $205 |
| Deals tracked | 26 | 43 |
3 cheapest Holosun ARO deals
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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
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Holosun ARO (2MOA Red) $109.99$110Jun 29, 2026
3 cheapest Vortex Defender deals
- $119
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[Optics] Vortex Defender-CCW 3 MOA Red Dot Refurbished …$125Nov 22, 2025 · aaoptics.com
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[Optics] Vortex Defender CCW Blackout - $149.97 + S/H$150Jan 07, 2026 · 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 $105. By average, Holosun ARO wins at $200.
Which has more deals available?
Vortex Defender appears more often in r/gundeals deals (43 vs 26).
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
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We track every priced post on r/gundeals, fingerprint products, and verify dealer reputations. This page is updated as new deal data arrives.