New Product Highlight: Holosun AEMS Core X2 and AEMS Pro X2

We expect a lot from our AR-15 optics. They need to be precise enough for a carbine, light enough for an AR pistol, and reliable enough to trust our lives to them in a home defense situation.

The refreshed line of Holosun AEMS X2 optics is stepping up to that challenge, and I like what I see so far. 

Let’s take a closer look.

Holosun AEMS Specs & Features

Specs

• Window: 1.1” x 0.87”
• Brightness Settings: 10 day, 2 night (Core X2), 8 day, 4 night (Pro X2)
• Turret Adjustment Range: +/- 50 MOA
• Turret Adjustment Increments: 0.5 MOA
• Battery: CR2032
• Battery Run Time: 50,000 hours
• Starting MSRP: $352.93

Features

• Shake-awake and last setting recall
• Multiple reticle options
• Advanced upgrades on Pro X2 models

This product family is split into two groups, the AEMS Core X2 and the AEMS Pro X2. Both feature shake-awake functionality, last setting recall, 50,000 hours of run time from the CR2032 battery, and a lower-third co-witness Picatinny mount.

Holosun AEMS Core X2

$299

at OpticsPlanet

Prices accurate at time of writing

$299 at OpticsPlanet

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The AEMS Core X2 gives recreational or budget-conscious shooters everything they need without extra features that inflate the price.

The reticle is a 2-MOA dot in your choice of red, green, or gold. Gold reticles have been picking up steam lately as a helpful alternative for people with color blindness.

Brightness settings include 10 daytime options and two that are night vision-compatible. 

Stepping up to the AEMS Pro X2 opens the door to some tasty upgrades.

Holosun AEMS Pro X2

$399

at OpticsPlanet

Prices accurate at time of writing

$399 at OpticsPlanet

• OpticsPlanet (See Price)
• MidwayUSA (See Price)
• Sportsman's Warehouse (See Price)
• Primary Arms (See Price)

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

• 25% off all OAKLEY products - OAKLEY25
  Copied! Visit Merchant

Right up top, you’ll notice a solar panel that takes over to preserve battery life when bright light is available. The 1.1-inch by 0.87-inch windows get extra protection from flip-down, anti-reflection covers.

Inside, the AEMS Pro X2 gets a multi-reticle that lets you choose from a 2-MOA dot, 65-MOA ring, or both. Once again, you have your choice of red, green, or gold reticles.

This time, brightness settings include eight for daytime and four for use with night vision.

Holosun lists a starting MSRP of $352.93 for the AEMS Core X2 and $470.58 for the AEMS Pro X2.

What do you think of the new Holosun AEMS lineup? Let us know below. For more great optics, check out our guide to the Best Red Dot Sights!