EOTech EXPS3 HD: Shake Awake & Metal  — SHOT Show 2026

EOTech’s EXPS3 HD holographic sight debuts with an all-aluminum housing, rotary dial controls, and shake awake in a duty-grade HWS package. That combination sets the EXPS3 HD apart from previous EXPS models while keeping the same core footprint and performance.

EOTech positions it as a direct evolution of the EXPS3 rather than a replacement. The company plans to start shipping the optic in Q2 2026 with an MSRP of $999.

The EXPS3 HD drops the familiar resin body and aluminum shroud used on earlier EXPS optics. Instead, EOTech moved to a fully aluminum, hoodless housing. That change removes the external shroud entirely. According to EOTech, the design opens up the field of view without giving up durability.

The optic still mounts at a lower-third co-witness height using the standard EXPS-style quick-detach lever. Weight lands at 11.6 ounces with a CR123 battery installed. The height remains compatible with common magnifier setups.

The most noticeable update sits on the left side. EOTech replaced the traditional push buttons with a rotary dial. The dial adds a true off position and an auto-brightness mode.

In auto-brightness, a front-facing light sensor detects ambient light and adjusts reticle brightness automatically. EOTech describes it as having hundreds of micro-adjustments rather than fixed steps. The feature targets changing lighting conditions like shade-to-sun transitions.

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Manual control remains available. The EXPS3 HD offers seven daytime brightness settings and four night vision settings. Auto-brightness does not function for passive night vision use. Users still manually select one of the NV-compatible settings in dark environments.

The EXPS3 HD also adds programmable sleep modes. Users can set the optic to power down after 10 minutes, one hour, or 12 hours, or disable sleep entirely. Once asleep, the shake-awake feature turns the optic back on with even slight movement.

The sight wakes at the same brightness setting used before sleep. Power comes from a single CR123 battery, consistent with previous EXPS models.

EOTech describes the EXPS3 HD as equal in durability and performance to the EXPS3, but with added features that users have requested for years. The optic is made in the USA and rated for night vision use.

With a $999 MSRP and Q2 2026 ship date, the EXPS3 HD targets professional and enthusiast users looking for modern controls without leaving the EXPS ecosystem.

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