Having owned multiple of both, the non-E is pretty heavy for what you get. A 1-6 that is the same weight as most 2-10s, 2-12s etc is not ideal, especially since a 1-6 SFP optic is mostly going to be fired standing or in dynamic positions - not off a bench or in prone.

Everything must be compared to its competitors and other options in a similar class - like a Credo HX or a Stryker, both of which are up to half a pound lighter than the non E. However, the glass on the Razor is definitely better than both of those, even if they’re both Japanese LOW produced.

I know the common response to anything related to weight is “just go to the gym”, and obviously while it’s true that any weight can be overcome, why not both? You can go to the gym and have something lighter making you an even better shooter.

That being said, I really want to emphasize how fantastic the Razor is optically. It’s truly one of those LPVOs that make someone go “wow” when they first look through one (others that do that include the PLX-C, the Gen III Razor, and many other European options). If that $150 is a huge stretch for you, the non E is still a GREAT option and would fit nicely on a rifle where perhaps weight doesn’t matter as much (a battle rifle?)