| Spec | Trophy Ridge React 5-Pin Winner | Truglo Carbon XS 4-Pin |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.0/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Typical price | $129 | $45 |
| Best for | Fastest to dial in | Budget champion |
| Pins | 5 × .019" | 4 × .019" |
| Micro-adjust | yes, tool-less | no |
| Auto-spacing | React gear tech | no |
| Light | included | glow ring |
| Check price | Check Price | Check Price |
💡 Value note: At a third of the price, the Carbon XS is the value pick for sub-30-yard hunters.
If you will ever shoot past 30 yards, the React's auto-spacing and micro-adjust are worth every dollar. Whitetail hunters in tight timber who zero at 20 and 30 can pocket the difference with the Truglo.
An $84 gap, one genuinely clever technology, and the question every new compound owner faces: how much sight do you actually need?
Head-to-Head
The comparison table below breaks down every spec that matters side by side.
Verdict: Which Should You Buy?
If you will ever shoot past 30 yards, the React’s auto-spacing and micro-adjust are worth every dollar. Whitetail hunters in tight timber who zero at 20 and 30 can pocket the difference with the Truglo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are more pins better on a bow sight?
Only to the distance you ethically shoot. Extra pins past your max range just clutter the sight picture.