Last updated August 02, 2026
Trijicon RMR vs Vortex Defender
Real price comparison based on 82 tracked r/gundeals deals — Trijicon RMR priced on new deals, Vortex Defender on new.
Bottom line
Cheaper historically: Vortex Defender at $119, tracked Mar 23, 2026.
Lower average: Vortex Defender at $218.
More deals tracked: Vortex Defender (42 vs 40).
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Side-by-side
| Metric | Trijicon RMR | Vortex Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Historical low | $269 Jul 2025 |
$119 Mar 2026 |
| Tracked average | $457 | $218 |
| Median price | $440 | $200 |
| Highest tracked | $774 | $329 |
| Real-deal threshold | < $350 | < $179 |
| Steal threshold | < $299 | < $150 |
| Deals tracked | 40 | 42 |
3 cheapest Trijicon RMR deals
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[OPTICS] Trijicon RMR Type 2 RM01 LED 1x65mm 3.25 MOA R…$269Jul 12, 2025 · shieldedliving.shop
- $299
- $299
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
Trijicon RMR or Vortex Defender — which is cheaper?
Historically, the Vortex Defender has the lower floor at $119, tracked Mar 23, 2026. By average, Vortex Defender wins at $218.
Which has more deals available?
Vortex Defender appears more often in r/gundeals deals (42 vs 40).
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.
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.