Compare the Planet Eclipse Etha 2 and Planet Eclipse Etha 3 side by side: price, specs, firing modes, weight, and maintenance — and see which paintball gun is the better buy for your style of play.
| Planet Eclipse Etha 2 | Planet Eclipse Etha 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Typical Price | $230-330 (used) | $380-480 |
| Operation | Electropneumatic spool (Gamma Core) | Electropneumatic spool (Gamma Core) |
| Firing Modes | semi-auto, ramping (PSP/Millennium/NXL) | semi-auto, ramping |
| Caliber | .68 | .68 |
| Feed | Force-fed | Force-fed |
| Air | HPA | HPA |
| Operating Pressure | ~140 psi | ~140 psi |
| Weight | 2 lb | 2.1 lb |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
The Planet Eclipse Etha 2 and Planet Eclipse Etha 3 are both mid-range paintball guns, so the choice comes down to how each one fits your game rather than how much you spend. On price, the Planet Eclipse Etha 2 runs roughly $120 less, so budget-first buyers will lean its way. Both run electronic firing modes, so trigger feel and board tuning matter more here than the spec sheet. The Planet Eclipse Etha 2 is built with first electronic gun and rec/woodsball in mind. The Planet Eclipse Etha 3 is built with first serious electronic gun and rec and tournament crossover in mind. Availability differs too: the discontinued (common) Planet Eclipse Etha 2 and the in production Planet Eclipse Etha 3 won't always be equally easy to find new. Bottom line: the Planet Eclipse Etha 2 has the clearer edge, especially for a tight budget.