Sig Romeo5 / Romeo5X / Romeo5XDR Comparison

Sig recently released to new variations of the Romeo5 line, the Romeo5X and Romeo5XDR.
In this video we unbox the three Romeo5 variants and show the differences between them.
The part numbers for these three optics along with links to our site are as follows:
Romeo5 - SOR52001 - www.osagecountyguns.com/sig-sa...
Romeo5X - SOR52101 - www.osagecountyguns.com/sig-sa...
Romeo5XDR - SOR52102 - www.osagecountyguns.com/sig-sa...
Feel free to leave a comment below!

[@shaneclark5596]

I’ve picked up 3 of these from you guys over the last year. Thanks a bunch! Romeo 5 is an amazing dot. Especially for the price.

[@jaydeveas2930]

Would be nice if the camera was focused more on the items be reviewed. We are more interested looking at the items as opposed to keeping you in the frame. You explain how to manipulate caps and adjustments and it being flush but we cant see it being done!

[@4WorldPeace2]

Thanks, John for explaining the difference between the Sig Sauer red-dot trio. I just ordered 2-each of the Romeo5 - SOR52001 from Osage County Guns and all-in-all you folks had the best price around on the internet at $99.99 each and because I bought two I received free shipping. I am a happy camper and will be even happier and more entertained once they arrive. Thanks again, John.

[@carmelsack]

You guys rock, just ordered one from you, shipped same day. You also had the best price around.

[@justme23lol]

I just got a xdr and the lense is why I'm watching this video. Glad to know its the way it should be. Great video thanks

[@jimreid3313]

Excellent review that makes the differences clear! You should work for Sig. They desperately need someone like you. Thank you!

[@radicalraz]

I was really hoping you'd turn the XDR on and actually show the reticle. Maybe you can do this in a future video? Thank you.

[@davidfrisby5929]

Just got my Romeo5 yesterday. Mine has a stock number of SOR50000. Love this little guy!

[@tedbaxter5234]

This exactly the video I needed! Thank you!

[@mikeylikesit6588]

If you can’t load a battery you probably shouldn’t be loading a gun.

[@joeysplats3209]

It's a matter of Reading The Fantastic Manual.

[@Will-W]

@@joeysplats3209 I have an original R5. There's a + side out label in the battery compartment. No manual needed.

[@jmorris999]

I was thinking the same thing. I can see maybe putting it in wrong initially but then figuring it out right after during the troubleshooting thought process when it wasn't working.

[@WallsAndFoundations]

Big oof lmao

[@cazador1022]

@@joeysplats3209 lol......I get it...none

[@jackphillips1057]

Fantastic. Finally a simple and complete video explanation . Kudos!

[@aurelianmatei4744]

I have the Romeo 5 and love it! The problem with the 5x and xdr is you can’t use a different mount with your red dot which I didn’t like. I upgraded to the Unity Tactical mount It’s amazing.

[@jrossnjax7]

Any T-1 mount should mount up. In fact strike industries has the Rex mount which works perfect and looks awesome

[@torykitchen633]

Great video with factual information! Thanks for addressing customer concerns. Nicely done ✔!

[@bobbyflores220]

excellent comparison/ explanation. Thank you for keeping it short!

[@mikeboggess255]

Excellent video, I was looking at another brand but now my choice is clear. Sig 5X.

[@RJT80]

Dude, thank you so much for the part about the 5x including an extra riser to 1/3 co-witness. I cannot find a shred of info about that. I have a drawer full of AA and AAA eneloops and wanted to 1/3 co. So this seals the deal. 5x it is.

[@Michael29160]

I just purchased my Romeo 5 on Saturday unboxed it and it was " Not " working. Took it to back to Palmeto State Armory this morning the girl behind the counter made a few adjustments and it works fine. Just like you said it was turned down so low I couldn't see the dot. Wish I had found this video yesterday. Glad to have a good red dot now I have to zero my rifle.

[@markl275]

Just ordered the 5X from Palmetto State Armory tonight for my Tippmann M4 22 pistol. Can’t wait to install. Great video and that’s what sold me on the 5X.

[@revotuberacer]

Maybe it’s me but, the thing about the 2032 battery vs AAAs is not a deal breaker (at least to me). Also, I like the fact that the Romeo 5 sits a bit lower than its bigger brothers. Oh, and I like/trust having caps instead of “exposed” adjusment knobs.

[@SceneOneNJ]

Just ordered the Romeo and would you know that I realized only at the end of the video it was from you guys as well! Lol pretty pumped to see what it’s all about.

[@michaelbarrile4946]

I have the Romeo 5 and really like it. Been on sale the last few months and really affordable but wish I had gone with the XDR!

[@gobrownstd54]

AWESOME VIDEO! I was trying to see what the differences were! Thanks!

[@daviddawsey332]

My personal opinion is to prefer the cr2032 battery as it is a lithium battery. AAA is more readily available but alkaline batteries are prone to leaking which would ruin the optic. Unless you used a lithium AAA which I would assume would be more difficult to find than CR2032. Years of installing electronic security system tells me to avoid alkaline whenever possible.

[@paulc2548]

This is a great comparison, thank you. The problem with using AAA alkaline battery is that it WILL leak when you leave it installed and stored for awhile (sometimes less than one year and it will leak all over the place!). I rather use the CR2032 battery for anything that is stored most of the time.

[@tomthacat297]

Or you can just use your brain and put a lithium AAA in it…

[@robertsalyers1351]

I also like the cr2032 better because of that reason and it's very easy to store extra on the weapon

[@michaeldavis4338]

Absolutely! I use to wish I could switch everything over to AAA, but I’ve ruined some electronics lately with NEW batteries that leaked.

[@ConcernedCitizen1957]

@@tomthacat297 So by YOUR standards, only YOU are smart enough to use batteries. Are you too weak minded to make a point without insulting someone. I bet you're also the type of guy who gets mad when startled.

[@jordant8864]

@@ConcernedCitizen1957 cringe

[@Rdenieuwe91]

I purchased a XDR and brought it back for the reason of the front glass. however my gun shop did open a few and we noticed a vast difference in the recess/cant of the glass and it’s depth. It was actually the same and consistent all the way across with the 5x’s however so for that reason I went with the 5x. One of the XDR’s you could see more of the glue/sealant and cant was noticeably different even tho all were off and inconsistent for the XDRs. 3 new 5XDR’s were compared. And 3 5x’s.

[@timrobinson6573]

A 5 second Google image search could have resolved that issue for you.

[@douggraham5082]

Fantastic video. Extremely helpful.

[@MackDoc]

Very good information. Answered all my questions.

[@paulhughes3961]

I have the Romeo 5 . It's been on my 10.5 .300 BLK Out for more than a year with 0 issues and I have yet to change the battery. Great red dot.

[@christoperdevore3617]

Paul Hughes my first battery I just changed after 3 1/2 years. It wasn’t out, but figured it was time anyway.

[@Jyebabytwo-a-tactical]

Did you mount it just like it came out the box ? Or did you use mounts or the elevation parts that it came with

[@guruthossindarin3563]

I just ordered a Romeo 5. Now I'm glad I didn't opt for a more expensive one. I trust a CR2032 or (Industrial version) CR2035 far more than an AAA for longevity, as well as less mass for wear due to shock. For my application I have no need for spot adjustments, so the screw on caps work for me also.

[@tmaddrummer]

Very informative presentation! Thanks and Blessings!!!

[@frankreynolds5379]

What's up John, my Romeo5 is doing great thanks!

[@mrjimmcdaniels]

Romeo 5 works great for my purposes. $125 from a major online retailer. Set it up with a cheap boresight then bing bing bing 6" pattern at 50 yds with a 30rd mag. Pretty good for an old guy.

[@jrossnjax7]

Love SIG optics built like a tank and never loses zero! What I don't understand is why would anyone want the X if the XDR offers both reticles and you can select between the two. Wouldn't the XDR act as both sights as just one? Just buy the XDR and you have both! Eliminate the X line. I own the 5, 7 and 7s and I gotta get the xdr now! Great video

[@jarnold420ja]

U guys had best deal so i ordered from u. Thank u!!

[@jaykaydee5772]

I agree with one of the comments that the video should be focused on closeups of the small hardware, the subject of your video, not wide frame views of narrator standing, talking.

[@dufus2273]

whithout any close ups , it looks like a shell game at the carnival.

[@louisdanes3662]

Thanks for the presentation, very helpful.

[@crucial0072]

I own the Romeo5. Easy to set up, easy to install. Didn't use the manual. Don't know how people screwed that up.

[@webfactorysolutions]

"we had to redesign our products because consumers are too stupid to even install a battery"

[@jazeenharal6013]

Literally. What a damning indictment, to be honest...

[@jshepard152]

@@jazeenharal6013 Anyone who pays attention to national politics should be able to see that the IQ of the general population is in a steady, long term decline.

[@jazeenharal6013]

@@jshepard152 very true... sadly

[@kaig453]

Excellent, objective video comparison.

[@stevemcgee99]

I really appreciate this explanation.

[@jhutch1470]

I don't mind the CR2032 battery at all. I have two garage remotes and three car remotes that all take the same thing. I can go to Walgreen's, Rite Aid, Walmart, and many gas stations and find them. The windage and elevation caps I'm also fine with because they are metal shields for the adjustments, and the tool is built in, staying with the sight. I have the 5 and love it so far. Thanks for the info.

[@Islandboi821]

What about the advantage of having the dual reticle?

[@fearlessleader8623]

Will you be going to walgreens to get cr2032 when shtf? Like when you would probably need to actually use the red dot to defend yourself? AAA you can pull out of any tv remote on your block if need be...ill take the AAA all day

[@jhutch1470]

@@fearlessleader8623 No. I have already gone to Walgreens and have the CR2032 batteries. I won't need to go if the SHTF.

[@fearlessleader8623]

@@jhutch1470 im saying when your battery runs out, will be easier to resupply a aaa than a 2032

[@jhutch1470]

@@fearlessleader8623 I would have at least 4 years before I had to worry about it. I now have the 5 XDR that takes AAA, but I would not hesitate to use my regular 5 I still have. They last around 20,000 hrs on the low side. That's a long time. I have four extras. I think I'll be fine.

[@UnknownPerson-vf3lh]

Thank you saved me a trip to gun store thought my front glass was defective since it wasn't flush.

[@buffalobmf]

bought my romeo 5 for $100, love it

[@mikey5396]

Nice review, good information. I just couldn't get past your eyebrows, though. Like how often do you have to shave them to keep that shape? Do you use clippers or a straight razor?

[@larrymorrissette2978]

I have 2 XDRs and like them a lot.

[@Dread_Pirate_Homesteader]

Subscribed thanks I was going to do a review on the 5.

[@slickraccoon420]

👍 great video, very informative, it just needs to be filmed Closed in to the Product. Focus on main item's, not the host.

[@jameswill9323]

So, how do you change between the two reticles on the XDR? Do you sacrifice light levels per reticle?

[@daleschmidt7157]

My Romeo5 XDR is expected to be delivered today the 28th of December. I'm expecting it to be the best littlest least expensive Red Dot Sight I've ever purchased. My bet is it will meet my expectation, so; my ACOG, Aimpoint and EOTech should be concerned about the rifle time they will getting in the near future. However, each of my Red Dots have their purpose.

[@TinkerTailorSoldier1]

Vigilante Driver how is it doing?

[@jshepard152]

@@TinkerTailorSoldier1 We'll never know.

[@Grumpyskater]

@@jshepard152lol

[@dcgoth520]

Personally, I like the 5 over the other two. You can find the 2032 batteries at any Walmart. It’s a standard battery size.

[@erdiabolo]

Hey there. Is there a reason that you know of about the 5x and 5xdr not shown in the dog Sauer website? They only have the Romeo 5. I've been trying to find a comparison between the Romeo 5x and the sparc ar from vortex. Lots of articles compare the sparc ar with the Romeo 5 but I think this is an incorrect comparison and it seems to be about similar to the 5x... There isn't much info about the 5x anywhere but this video.

[@mgifford402]

Love my Romeo 5

[@charliea3723]

Thanks for the video

[@martiniversen4898]

Very helpful video

[@BulletSpoung]

All of the SIG Romeo-5 variants are made by Holosun, even the boxes are the same.

[@johami3]

For future consideration you might want to zoom in on the product and just show the product and your hands.

[@billhudson2196]

Great video thanks

[@geno8961]

As a consumer it would have made sense to compare all the reticle features, I could read the features on the box, but videos like these would be best and less wasted, if you showcased the important feature...the reticle comparison.

[@StratBurst92]

Placed an order with you for the 5.

[@rubenmejia8191]

I just placed my order 2 minutes ago

[@mandalorianjon7846]

Bought a 5x from my local gun shop it wouldn't turn on finally got it to come on the minus button works but the plus button does not

[@kansasgardener5844]

I like the xdr. Then again, I might just wait till they come out with a red/green version.

[@WhiteDwarfVR4]

I believe they do offer a Green version, but not a version you can swap from red to Green. Should be model # SOR52122

[@kansasgardener5844]

@@WhiteDwarfVR4 It won't be long and someone will come out with a red/green with 2 moa dot and a circle dot. Then again maybe not?

[@andycampbell3599]

So in your opinion are they all equally great optics?

[@BigInjun05]

Best AAA battery is Energizer ultimate lithium for those that want the longest dependability.

[@32icon]

Nice video. I recently purchased the 5x and when I installed the battery for the first time, it became extremely hot after 2 minutes. I'm not sure what that was about so I switched the battery and it was fine. Took it to the range and shot it for 20 minutes and while I was shooting, the red dot shut off. I know if it sits for 2 minutes or so it will turn off automatically, but I was still shooting at the time and it shut off. I played around with it for a little while and it turned back on and continued shooting for another 10 minutes without issue. I'm not sure what's going on this with optic. Sig said they never heard of this happening and offered to take it back to fix, but I don't want to wait 6 weeks to get it back. Do you have any experience with this happening? Thanks.

[@jaycoy59]

Eotech had problems with batteries being oriented parallel to the barrel, and changed that due to those problems. The recoil motion caused connection problems after lots of use. I wonder if the AAA battery versions you have there are going to experience similar troubles. Also, I have had lots of problems with AA and AAA batteries corroding in flashlights, so I think that the CR2032 is better.

[@cjsteele9594]

I agree, the CR2032 is better.

[@MastakAK]

Мужик! Классно, что я посмотрел на тебя в полный рост и на прицелы с 10 метров! В следующий раз снимай мелкие детали с близкого расстояния. А видео полезное, спасибо.

[@timgruver5932]

Good review here. I prefer the 2032 batteries. Amazon has them super cheap even the Energizer brand. I use them on bow sights too. Is the 2 moa dot size represent 2" @100 yards or meters? Something people don't realize that have never used a red dot is that with practice one can use the top or bottom of the dot for fine shot placement reference. My old Vortec Strikefire with a 3 moa dot lets me hit a 5" diameter plate at 300 yards fairly easily. That's on a ar15 5.56 cal. Taken many coyotes with the red dot set up. These would have been a fantastic tool in Vietnam.

[@denisdegamon8224]

2 MOA is 2" dot at 100 yards.

[@jbhickok7796]

I have the 5. I would have bought the 5x if they hadn't done away with the turret caps.

[@brokeenthusiast8861]

Are there any aftermarket qd mounts available for the x and xdr?

[@oedowning3870]

Nice video a friend of has two of them.

[@davidimrie1394]

So, I would never buy a sight that used a AAA battery. I’ve never had a leak, or corrosion issue with a cr2032, even when it’s been in a sight for 3 years. However, I’ve had AAA’s leak and corrode within a year…and they were expensive Duracell’s. Ruined my flashlight. Something to consider when storing a sight for long periods of time in your gunsafe.

[@tidepappy]

Is this another story about the three little Sig's ? Sorry , couldn't resist, I have the xdr and love it.

[@gobucs3146]

How is triple a battery an upgrade?

[@armeddiver]

I know you did this review 5 years ago, but since Sig still sells all three versions it is still relevant. Now with that said, I want to thank you for this review. A couple of the features you showed as upgrades in the 5X and 5XDR to me are downgrades. If a ROMEO 5X or 5XDR were the only red dot I owned then it taking AAA batteries might be important to me, but I have several red dots and most take CR 2032s, so I have a lot of them on hand, making the fact that the ROMEO 5 takes CR2032s a nice feature. The other advantage is that the ROMEO5 has capped turrets, which to me is a huge advantage because a) the caps protect the turrets and b) I don’t have to carry an extra tool to make adjustments if they are needed, because the turret caps [are] the tool. Again, thank you for the review because you have shown to me that the ROMEO 5 is much better for the price than the 5X and 5XDR.

[@timrobinson6573]

Yea, I agree. Also, having a circle around the dot is not worth double the price for me. It's kind of shameful that Sig markets these as upgrades or advanced models and it's really just minor differences.

[@jimmyyeakel615]

the theory behind the turrets was, that they are raised from the body and therefor subject to damage through impact. The 5x and xdr are recessed and therefor would be harder to damage. The triple A batteries are more readily available at a variety of retail stores and probably a little harder to incorrectly install. They probably account for the slight increase in weight to the site. The 65 moa reticle can also be used as a rough guide for hold overs if you take the time do the "math" for different distances. Also makes for quicker target acquisition if you're not worried about precision shooting.

[@rogerdickinson1260]

I have a Romeo 5 mounted on a model 41 pistol. The salesman tried to steer me away from this sight, stating that it is a rifle sight. Remove the base extension and it mounts nicely on a pistol with a sight rail.

[@the_m1sa]

Hello, I just had a quick Question… what’s the difference between the SOR52010 and the R52001?

[@saturnmedia1]

Thank you!

[@Sandhill1988]

I own three of the fives and their great Optics especially at that price point, in fact I'm about to buy another. I don't care about having fancy turrentine caps or the AAA batterie. In my opinion if they wanted to change and make those upgrades Sig should have discontinued the other older model and just offered the newest upgraded model around the same price point. I'm sure it would have been better for Sig also as they wouldn't have to have three different tooling operations for three different models. I wouldn't mind trying out an XDR but I can't justify the extra hundred bucks for a fancy extra unnecessary reticle. So long as the red dot cowtnesses with my irons that's all I want and need. Something that's going to be rugged and brings my eye on target quicker.

[@sleazykilla360]

idk about discontinuing the 5 and only having the x or xdr. lots of people dont want to use AAA battery when cr2032's are much cheaper and can be bought in larger amounts. furthermore lots of people want to use their own aftermarket riser mount which cant be done with the AAA battery versions.

[@alvarocavazosramirez1922]

Súper información, thanks Hellow do you send the romeo 5 Xdr to Mexico City?

[@David-xy5sd]

I'm getting one for my ak-v not sure which one yet

[@kylemartin832]

These things remind me of Holosun. Which I love. Are they making Sigs red dots?

[@bigd7861]

These ARE Holosuns. Sig has a contract to buy Holosun's older models and slap a "New" Sig model name on them. Nothing but a rebranding.

[@Mike-kh9gj]

5:00 what if something hits that adjustment slot like a stick potentially? It’s gonna get thrown off? I feel like I’d rather have a cap

[@kaig453]

I agree. Unless you’re shooting long range and dialing in versus holding over, I am of the belief that elevation and turret knobs should be capped. I doubt many people are looking to shoot at distance and dial in with a 2 MOA non-magnified red dot. I suspect most, myself included, sight in their red dot and then never mess with windage and elevation unless I lose zero, mount on a different gun, or wish to change to a different zero.

[@scottzike1054]

casehead should work for adjustment .. yes ??

[@douglasshouganai2516]

black friday sales, sig's site is showing all three of these for well under $200. some though, are refurbs

[@nelxonmiranda]

No close ups?

[@Baby.OffRoad]

Make sure you long press the plus button to turn it on

[@somwrtlftur2367]

I found your video when searching for Sig part number SOR50000 which is on your website now on sale. That model number is not one of the 3 you have there. Could you please tell me about model SOR50000 and how it is different from those 3. Thanks and great video.

[@johndawson7516]

The SOR50000 is the same as the SOR52001 except it does not include the low mount. It comes in a slightly less fancy package which helped Sig cut cost to offer a lower selling price.

[@somwrtlftur2367]

@@johndawson7516 Thanks so much, that is exactly the info I needed and since I don't need the low mount that will work perfect for me. Thanks again.

[@wessonsmithjr.6257]

Be careful when selecting AAA as power source. I have had those batteries fail under heavy recoil. .308, 50 beowulf. The +terminal ends up getting crushed under heavy recoil.

[@paulstrickland3698]

I don't think my 9mm PCC is going have that problem … and who puts a 1X RD on a .308???

[@JJsGA]

Won't be an issue on my 300blackout which recoil similar or slightly less then a 5.56

[@captainamerica8560]

Does the 5X model weigh more than the 5? How much do each of them weigh?

[@iancurtis5397]

The standard 5 has the window between mount and optic do you can see your irons just by looking right underneath your sight!

[@danijeldjukovic2156]

I just purchased Romeo 5X and I am noticing that the 2 MOA red dot is not really a dot but more a spherical shape and it looks more like a stain than a perfect dot regardless of illumination setting. This is my first red dot sight, so can someone tell me if this is normal or do I have a defective unit?

[@jaynawinehouse]

You have astigmatism, go talk to eye doctor also looking into eotech hws, can help for folks with this issue. I have some in one eye, can still use standard led red dots but, it’s never a perfect dot.

[@889976889]

My Romeo 5 “shake wake” has never worked from the day I bought I’ve literally shaken it as hard as I can fit doesn’t come on unless it’s turned on 🤷‍♂️

[@bpshake]

How does it match up against an emote he or aimpoint?

[@burnafterreading7335]

Do you have to take the optic off the rifle to change the battery?

[@RM-ub1xd]

Can you see the red dot emitter at the bottom when you look through?

[@900stx7]

Ricky M there's a small hump at the four o'clock position.

[@_Moto215]

Just ordered the XDR. Can I setup absolute cowitness with my BUIS?

[@martiniversen4898]

I got a ruger ar 556 with STNGR mlok handguard. Do I just get the regular romeo 5?

[@jaynawinehouse]

Does anyone know the mounting patter for the X and xdr? I know Romeo 4/5 use the “aim point pattern” so there are a lot of aftermarket mounts available. Wondering what is needed for xdr? I’d like to run the xdr with a canted mount for a rotate from lpvo aiming use case.

[@bullseyeike3070]

Can you use the romeo5x on a aimpoint t1 mount?

[@guyrigby109]

It kind of looks like the original 5 has a few benefits the others dont and vice versa. The caps being able to use as tools, and the ability to use a low mount. On the cons side, is you lose a reticule option and a less common battery. I kind of feel like the original 5 is better even if it were the more expensive option.

[@jazeenharal6013]

1:27 lovely to think that the people who can't put a battery in the right way are going to be operating a firearm, isn't it? They literally have a sign in black and white indicating which way the negative terminal of the battery goes as soon as you unscrew the cap. And there is an instruction manual that very clearly states what you just said. Man...