Last updated June 18, 2026
PVS-14 vs Vortex Defender
Real price comparison based on 69 tracked r/gundeals deals.
Bottom line
Cheaper historically: Vortex Defender at $119.
Lower average: Vortex Defender at $244.
More deals tracked: Vortex Defender (42 vs 27).
Set alerts on both — PVS-14 · Vortex Defender.
Side-by-side
| Metric | PVS-14 | Vortex Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Historical low | $1400 | $119 |
| Tracked average | $2290 | $244 |
| Median price | $2499 | $200 |
| Highest tracked | $2999 | $1200 |
| Real-deal threshold | < $2175 | < $232 |
| Steal threshold | < $1946 | < $207 |
| Deals tracked | 27 | 42 |
3 cheapest PVS-14 deals
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[Optics] 70x PVS-14s Gen 3, Restocked - $1400-$2300.$1400Jun 15, 2025 · kjanightvision.com
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[OPTICS] 29x PVS-14s, 3x Binos Restocked, Gen 3 $1450-2…$1450Jul 12, 2025 · kjanightvision.com
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[Optics] 20x PVS-14s Gen 3, GP, restocked - $1550-$2000$1550May 11, 2025 · kjanightvision.com
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
PVS-14 or Vortex Defender — which is cheaper?
Historically, the Vortex Defender has the lower floor at $119. By average, Vortex Defender wins at $244.
Which has more deals available?
Vortex Defender appears more often in r/gundeals deals (42 vs 27).
Should I get the PVS-14 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.