Eotech question > General Discussion

Posted: 12/7/2007 5:27:18 PM EDT

Why the difference in price between the 550 series that takes the N series battery, and the one that takes AA batteries?

Posted: 12/7/2007 5:34:32 PM EDT

[#1]

Circuitry required to run each type is different, as *I* understand it. I'm no electrical engineer, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express once..............

Posted: 12/7/2007 6:33:52 PM EDT

[#2]

AA batteries last MUCH longer, Cost Less, Can be found ANYWHERE and you can even get a solar recharger for them too!

Supposedly the N units have a reputation for discharging their batteries while in not in use.

BIGGER_HAMMER

Posted: 12/7/2007 6:36:35 PM EDT

[#3]

I have the "N" (511) version.

Buy the "AA" (512) version.

The optic costs the same, the batteries last longer, and are much cheaper and easier to find.

Posted: 12/7/2007 6:36:54 PM EDT

[#4]

I want to know what the difference between the 550 and the 510 series is. Ive heard many conflicting things.

Posted: 12/7/2007 6:41:00 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
I want to know what the difference between the 550 and the 510 series is. Ive heard many conflicting things.

I am an eotech dealer. The answers in a nutshell:

The 550 series IS nightvision compatable, having an additional function and more brightness settings. The 550 series is also somewhat more durable.

The 510 series IS NOT nightvision compatable.

Posted: 12/7/2007 6:42:47 PM EDT

[#6]

~~The 550 series is compatible with night vision and the 510 series is not compatible with night vision.~~

AllserviceBilliards explained it better than I.

Vulcan94

Posted: 12/7/2007 6:44:19 PM EDT

[#7]

N cell Eos do run down the batteries when no in use. Trust me.

Posted: 12/7/2007 6:47:57 PM EDT

[#8]

AllserviceBilliards,

I have a question for you. I'm getting a new 552 next Tuesday for $407 shipped. Do you think thats a good price?

Vulcan94

Posted: 12/7/2007 7:37:58 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I have the "N" (511) version.

Buy the "AA" (512) version.

The optic costs the same, the batteries last longer, and are much cheaper and easier to find.

+1

I would love to trade my "N" version for a "AA" version. The "AA" unit is a little longer, but that is it's only fault.

Posted: 12/7/2007 7:55:34 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I have the "N" (511) version.

Buy the "AA" (512) version.

The optic costs the same, the batteries last longer, and are much cheaper and easier to find.

+1

I would love to trade my "N" version for a "AA" version. The "AA" unit is a little longer, but that is it's only fault.

Plus you can use lithium AA batteries, which have a much greater shelf life and last a lot longer in use than alkalines, even moreso in cold weather, in the 512.

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