Vortex’s New $150 Triumph 2 MOA Red Dot

By Luke C. • Published February 17, 2026

Vortex is no stranger to budget red dots, but for each year they release a new one, the tech and the presentation seem to get better and better without the price climbing too much. This year’s example is the new 2 MOA Triumph red dot. This new budget-friendly series is meant to appeal to newer shooters or those just looking for an inexpensive red dot to throw on a spare gun. Even though it is in the budget category, the red dot still comes standard with a lot of neat luxury features like a motion-activated auto-off that saves battery, 9 daylight and 2 night vision brightness settings, and a standard Aimpoint micro footprint.

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Vortex’s New $150 Triumph 2 MOA Red Dot

Red dot accuracy, speed, and reliability—made simple. The Triumph™ Red Dot keeps you on target whether you're running an AR, shotgun, or rimfire rifle. Quick to mount, easy to trust, and built to keep up, it lets you focus on shooting, not second-guessing your gear.

Vortex Triumph 2 MOA Red Dot Specifications

Dot Size: 2 MOA
Dot Color: Bright Red
Battery Type: CR2032
Battery Run Time: 50,000 hrs.
Magnification: 1x
Reticle: 2 MOA Dot
Eye Relief: Unlimited
Adjustment Graduation: 1/2 MOA
Travel Per Rotation: 22.5 MOA
Max Elevation Adjustment: 100 MOA
Max Windage Adjustment: 100 MOA
Length: 2.52"
Weight: 4.38 oz.

Feature Tech

Motion Activation with 10 Minute Auto-Shutoff: Automatically activates with motion while 10 minute auto-shutoff saves battery life.
9 Daylight Bright Brightness Settings: Daylight bright, illuminated center dot aids in faster center-point acquisition in bright daylight conditions.
Night-Vision Compatibility: The lowest 2 settings are night-vision compatible.
Parallax Free: All red dot and holographic sights will exhibit some small amount of parallax. Matching current industry practice, this small amount would be considered "parallax free" and will make a negligible difference in performance.
Unlimited Eye Relief: Non-critical eye relief for rapid target acquisition.
Multi-Height Mount System: Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount and Low Mount.
Low Glare Matte Black Anodize: Corrosion and wear resistant anodization provides low-glare matte surface and helps camouflage the shooter's position.
Single-Piece Chassis: Compact and lightweight.
Fully Multi-Coated Lenses: Anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces provide increased light transmission for greater clarity and low-light performance.
Nitrogen Gas Purged: Gas purged and O-ring sealed for fogproof and waterproof performance.
Waterproof: Designed to withstand harsh weather conditions.
Fogproof: Designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures.
Shockproof: Designed to withstand the highest levels of recoil and impact.

At an MSRP of $149.99 with street prices already dipping toward $99.99, the Triumph 2 MOA Red Dot, to the best of my knowledge, is Vortex's most affordable open-emitter reflex sight yet, undercutting the Crossfire RD while borrowing proven features from other popular red dots like the Aimpoint Micro footprint and motion activation. It's a no-nonsense yet still affordable option for plinking rifles, spare pistols, or introducing new shooters to red dots without overcomplicating things. Check out the official product video for a closer look, and keep tabs on TFB for hands-on testing once these hit ranges wide.