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Commonly evaluated criteria are window size, dot (size and/or shape), brightness controls, on/off controls, weight, weatherproofness, waterproofness, battery life, ease of sighting adjustment, ease of battery replacement, ease of installation, suitability... potential durability... and cost.

For example, closed emitter may be more weatherproof/waterproof than an open emitter. But then again, may weigh more, and may "close" the sight picture somewhat, etc. Another example, big dot might be better for faster target acquisition and large/close targets, small dot might be better for improved accuracy at smaller, more distant targets. Et cetera...

-Chris