Last updated June 18, 2026
Trijicon RMR vs Vortex Defender
Real price comparison based on 83 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 41).
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Side-by-side
| Metric | Trijicon RMR | Vortex Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Historical low | $250 | $119 |
| Tracked average | $448 | $244 |
| Median price | $430 | $200 |
| Highest tracked | $774 | $1200 |
| Real-deal threshold | < $426 | < $232 |
| Steal threshold | < $381 | < $207 |
| Deals tracked | 41 | 42 |
3 cheapest Trijicon RMR deals
- $250
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[OPTICS] Trijicon RMR Type 2 RM01 LED 1x65mm 3.25 MOA R…$269Jul 12, 2025 · shieldedliving.shop
- $299
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
Trijicon RMR 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 41).
Should I get the Trijicon RMR or the Vortex Defender?
Set free alerts on both. Pick whichever drops to its real-deal threshold first that matches your use case.