Vortex Sparc Solar
Solar-assisted micro red dot with 2 MOA dot under $300 and lifetime VIP warranty
- Price
- $280
- Weight
- 5.9 oz
- Brand
- Vortex
- Category
- Optics
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Features
- •2 MOA dot
- •Solar + CR2032
- •150,000 hour battery
- •Co-witness mount included
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Vortex Optics SPC-404 Sparc Solar Red Dot Sight, 1x31mm - 2 MOA Dot Reticle Black
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The Vortex Sparc Solar is Vortex's answer to the Holosun HE510C in the sub-$300 micro red dot tier. It pairs a 2 MOA red dot with a solar panel and CR2032 backup battery for theoretically indefinite daytime operation, with 150,000 hours of advertised CR2032 life when the solar panel is shaded. Vortex's lifetime VIP warranty applies, no questions asked, no receipt required.
Construction is anodized aluminum with multi-coated glass. The optic ships with a low-mount and a 39mm absolute co-witness AR mount, which is unusual at this price tier and saves roughly $40 in mount cost over competitors. The 12 brightness settings include 2 night vision compatible levels, and the optic is rated IPX7 (submersible to 1 meter). Auto-shutoff at 14 hours of inactivity preserves the battery during storage.
Trade-offs vs. the Holosun HE510C-GR: smaller window (no 65 MOA ring option), red-only LED (no green variant), and a slightly more conservative specification footprint. The Vortex VIP warranty is the strongest in the value optic segment and is the primary reason to pick the Sparc Solar over Holosun for users who prioritize warranty support.
Key Features
- 2 MOA red dot with multi-coated glass
- Solar panel supplements CR2032 battery for indefinite daytime operation
- 150,000 hours advertised battery life on CR2032 alone
- 12 brightness settings including 2 night vision compatible
- Includes low-mount and 39mm absolute co-witness AR mount
- Auto-shutoff after 14 hours of inactivity
- IPX7 waterproof rating (1m submersion)
Pros
- +Vortex VIP lifetime warranty with no receipt required
- +Solar plus CR2032 dual power for indefinite daytime use
- +Includes both low and absolute co-witness mounts in box
- +Sub-$300 entry to the micro red dot category
- +Auto-shutoff preserves battery during storage
Cons
- −Smaller window than Holosun HE510C without ring reticle option
- −No green LED option
- −Made overseas; not US-manufactured
- −Heavier than Aimpoint Micro T-2 at 5.7 oz
Detailed Specifications
- Reticle
- 2 MOA red dot
- Magnification
- 1x
- Battery Type
- CR2032 with solar failsafe
- Battery Life
- 150,000 hours at setting 6 (CR2032 only)
- nightVisionCompatible
- Yes (2 NV settings)
- Waterproof Rating
- IPX7 (1m submersion)
- weight
- 5.9 oz (with mount and battery)
- Length
- 2.6 inches
- Adjustment Type
- 1 MOA per click
- Adjustment Range
- ±100 MOA windage/elevation
- Material
- Anodized aluminum
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