Cyelee CAT X PRO, Red 3 MOA Dot & 30 MOA Circle, For RMSc/407k/507k Footprint

My Search For the Perfect Red Dot…Did I Find The Industry Sleeper?
The Sleeper Red Dot Optics: My Search for the Best Budget-Friendly Red Dot

Like many gun owners, I found myself on a mission to find the right red dot optic. I wanted something rugged, reliable, and feature-packed—something that could hold its own against the likes of Holosun, Trijicon, Aimpoint, and Swampfox. But there was one big catch: I had a budget.

So, I did what any dedicated shooter would do. I read. I watched. I researched. I went down the rabbit hole of forums, YouTube reviews, and side-by-side comparisons. I wanted the best value for my money without sacrificing quality. And that’s when I stumbled upon what I now consider to be one of the best-kept secrets in the red dot world—the Cyelee Cat X, Cat X Pro, Wolf X, and Wolf X Pro.

Feature for Feature, They Compete With the Big Names...

The more I dug into Cyelee, the more I realized these optics weren’t just another budget-tier option—they were legit contenders. Here’s why:

✅ Crisp Reticle & Clear Glass – No hazy tint or distortion, just a sharp dot and a clean sight picture.
✅ Shake Awake & Auto-Off – Same motion-activated technology you’d expect from higher-end optics.
✅ Long Battery Life – Efficient power management keeps you in the fight longer.
✅ Durability & Recoil Resistance – Built to handle real-world abuse and harsh conditions.
✅ Industry-Standard Footprints – Compatible with popular pistol and rifle mounting patterns.
✅ Side-Loading Battery Compartment – A game-changer! Unlike other optics that require removal (and re-zeroing) to change batteries, Cyelee optics use a side-loading design, meaning you can swap batteries without losing your zero.

Did I mention they come with just about every conceivable mounting **** known to mankind? And, they're already dotted with Loctite too!

Budget Price, Premium Performance

After finally getting my hands on the Cyelee Cat X Pro, I was blown away. It did everything I needed—and then some—at a fraction of the cost of the “premium” brands. Then I tested the Wolf X Pro, and my opinion was sealed: Cyelee isn’t just good for the price—it’s just good, period.

Bottom Line?

💰 Budget-friendly price, but the quality is anything but budget-grade.

If you’re looking for a high-quality red dot without the premium price tag, do yourself a favor and check out the Cyelee Cat X, Cat X Pro, Wolf X, and Wolf X Pro. These optics are the sleeper picks in the red dot world, and once you try them, you’ll wonder why you ever thought you had to spend more.

I'm in the market for a Wolf X Pro and now I'm looking at outfitting my rifles with their Picatinny mount optics as well. Not only do they look great, but, their quality and the toughness of their design & build make these a necessity.

Bought this for my gx4 carry and it fits perfectly. Can't wait to take it to the range.

After 400~ rounds of 115gr 9mm the sight still holds zero to a hair. I've cleared a few hard jams (my fault for bargain bin ammo) using the optic primarily as the point I yanked on and it took it with no fault. The concave front made that very easy with gloves on, and I primarily use the optic to rack the side now. Rolling around in deep snow I expected it to get clogged up and in need to be cleared, but it was surprisingly difficult to accidently block the emitter. Only when I intentionally shoved snow in did it need to be cleared manually. Even though I've been fairly rough with it the only notable defects are the rubber buttons on the side are mildly dirty and 2 tiny nicks on the corners of the upper housing.
The push buttons are a breeze to use with gloves on and have a more than adequate selection of brightness. Note: switching between the reticle modes impacts brightness slightly. For instance, switching from circle dot to dot makes the dot much brighter, and the reverse is true. Non-issue for me, as I keep the circle dot setting at all times, and if needed the brightness button is RIGHT THERE. I do not have night vision, so I cannot review the NV settings.
As seen in the pictures, the Cat X Pro DOES allow for a co-witness with the standard iron sights on the Mete SF, I was very pleasantly surprised at that revelation. Tried using them, and they work perfectly. Unlike in the picture, the reticle is VERY sharp, I couldn't get a photo with it in focus but my source is trust me bro. Incredibly easy to find the reticle with the circle dot mode on, would never use the other 2 reticle modes but they are there. The glass is also very clean and clear, I did not notice it shooting at night and during the day. Peculiar side note: even with the red dot completely off I can still see a faint circle dot floating in the glass. I presume it's a reflection from the ambient light on the emitter and for curiosity I shot with the red dot off and it still worked. Very strange, upside? Wouldn't go that far but it does in fact do that.
On the top of glass, there are zero scratches so far on it, even though I've accidently showered it with gravel, oops. Been using a microfiber cloth, water, and Cat **** (yes that's a real anti fog product) and it looks brand new. Also, the side battery gate is a nice touch. Good firm clicks from the adjustment turrets too.
Hot Tip: I zeroed my red dot to be in line when aiming down my irons and that saved me quite a bit of time and ammo zeroing! Then of course finish up by making a few shots and it's dead on.
Final Thoughts:
Overall I think this is the best Red Dot on the market. I am not joking. I've hit a 6 inch steel plate at 200 yards after all the abuse and while that's a testament to the Mete I give extremely high marks to the Cat X Pro. And while you may find that the Trijicon RMRc is more durable I do not think it's worth the addition cost. I stake my allegiance with Cyelee for making, in my opinion, the best all around mini Red dot on the market. Folks, for 188$ (after coupons) you are most certainly not gonna get better than this. 10/10, would buy more Cyelee.

I ordered this for my P365 and am really pleased with it. In fact, looking at another site from Cyelee, in response to this purchase. I enjoy being able to change the reticle to aid in fine tuning and then changing it so that it is better suited for other purposes. The site is clear, provides a large viewing area, and feels solid. I'm very happy with it and as stated, will be buying from again.

I bought this to replace a Primary Arms micro red dot. The PA optic want very bright and I would loose the dot on a sunny day. I went with the Cat X Pro. Both optics have a 3 MOA dot but I figured even if the Cyelee isn't as bright I should be able to pick up the dot and circle. Plus I did my research and checked hours of videos on YouTube. Another pro is that I can now replace the battery without removing the optic and messing up my zero. That's huge.

I get the Cyelee Cat X Pro and the dot body is everything I wanted it to be. I mounted perfectly and easily where I had the PA optic. I was a little worried because I had my slide custom milled but it was perfect. The dot itself gets at least twice as bright as the PA optic did. So I thought I wouldn't even use the circle or the circle and dot. It turns out I love the circle, but I love the circle and dot reticle the most.

It was close to co-witnessing out of the box. I did a quick rough adjustment to get the sights basically co-witnessing. Then at the range I was zeroed within 15 rounds. I have put several hundred rounds down range with it so far and it is perfect. It's still very new but I am impressed.

I have a Vortex Venom that may soon be replaced with the Cyelee Wolf X Pro.

Having bought more budget friendly optics in the past and getting burned inwas on the fence. If you are on the fence, jump off on the Cyelee side. This is not a paid endorsement, this is a satisfied customer with the Cyelee Cat X Pro on his EDC gun. I trust my life, and my families life with this far more than I did the PA optic.

Purchased a new Canik Mete SFT PRO and needed an RMSc optic that works well with my astigmatism. The CAT X Pro arrived quickly, mounted easily and functions flawlessly. The buttons are intuitive, and operation is easy. Lower 1/3 Co-witness and red dot was surprisingly clear with my astigmatism (best on lower levels) & the 30 MOA reticle was clear & crisp. Price was right. I plan to buy Cyelee optics for my wife and some other guns in the future.