Budget Enclosed Red Dot Cyelee Bear Initial Impressions

Published on December 17, 2023
Duration: 12:20

This video provides an initial impression of the Cyelee Bear, a budget-friendly closed-emitter red dot sight. The instructor, Mark, highlights its features, performance, and compares it to competitors like the Aimpoint Acro P2 and Swamp Fox Kraken. He discusses its suitability for various pistol platforms, including those with Glock MOS or RMR footprints, and notes its night vision compatibility and side-mounted battery for easy changes. While generally positive, he points out two main drawbacks: the mounting plate thickness preventing co-witness with suppressor-height sights and slight optical distortion inherent in many closed-emitter designs.

Quick Summary

The Cyelee Bear is a budget-friendly closed-emitter red dot sight offering features like night vision compatibility and easy side-mounted battery changes. While it provides good accuracy and zero retention, its mounting plate is too thick for co-witnessing iron sights, and it exhibits slight optical distortion common to its design class.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Channel Welcome
  2. 00:12Introducing the Cyelee Bear
  3. 00:22Comparison to Acro P2 & Kraken
  4. 00:39Open Emitter vs. Closed Emitter Debate
  5. 00:56Channel Support & Podcast Plug
  6. 01:21Cyelee Bear Features & Specs
  7. 01:30Brightness & Night Vision Settings
  8. 01:47Battery & Mounting
  9. 01:55Button Controls & Adjustments
  10. 02:00Zero Retention & Durability Test
  11. 02:08Accuracy Test with PSA Dagger
  12. 02:47Price Point & Value Proposition
  13. 02:55Comparison to Swamp Fox Kraken
  14. 03:03Full Disclosure & Reviewer's Stance
  15. 03:08Mounting Solutions (RMR/Glock MOS)
  16. 03:24How Closed Emitters Mount
  17. 03:49Coverage of Mounting Footprints
  18. 03:57Shooting Experience & Accuracy
  19. 04:02Conceal Carry Considerations
  20. 04:19Use Case Scenarios
  21. 04:42Complaint 1: Mounting Plate Thickness
  22. 04:57Backup Iron Sight Preference
  23. 05:16Suggestion for Thinner Plate
  24. 05:41Complaint 2: Optical Distortion
  25. 05:49Causes of Distortion
  26. 06:05Distortion vs. Parallax
  27. 06:16Budget-Friendly Purchase Options
  28. 06:41Final Thoughts & Appreciation
  29. 06:57Future Cyelee Content & Torture Tests
  30. 07:08Outro & Sign-off

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cyelee Bear red dot sight?

The Cyelee Bear is a budget-friendly closed-emitter red dot sight designed for pistols, aiming to offer features comparable to higher-end models like the Aimpoint Acro P2 and Swamp Fox Kraken at a more accessible price point.

What are the main advantages of the Cyelee Bear red dot?

Key advantages include its closed-emitter design for protection, side-mounted battery for easy changes, night vision compatibility, good zero retention, and surprisingly accurate performance for its price, with mounting options for RMR and Glock MOS footprints.

What are the drawbacks of the Cyelee Bear red dot?

The primary drawbacks are the thickness of the mounting plate, which prevents co-witnessing with suppressor-height iron sights, and a slight optical distortion inherent in many closed-emitter designs due to lens proximity.

How does the Cyelee Bear compare to the Swamp Fox Kraken?

The Cyelee Bear is generally less expensive than the Swamp Fox Kraken. While both are closed-emitter optics, the Kraken might be preferred if brand recognition is a higher priority and budget allows, but the Cyelee Bear is a strong contender for value.

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