USP-S | Cortex vs USP-S | Guardian

Two USP-S skins side by side: prices for every wear, rarity, source, float range and versions. Prices are the best market offers, refreshed about once an hour.

USP-S | Cortex

Entry price $2.71 BS

Rarity: Classified
Collection: The Clutch Collection
Source: Clutch Case
Float range: 0 – 1
Versions: StatTrak™
Listings on sale: 10848

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USP-S | Guardian

Entry price $2.25 FT

Rarity: Restricted
Collection: The Phoenix Collection
Source: Operation Phoenix Weapon Case
Float range: 0 – 0.38
Versions: StatTrak™
Listings on sale: 6180

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USP-S | Guardian is 83% cheaper than USP-S | Cortex in Factory New: $3.91 against $23.16.

Prices by wear

Wear	USP-S \| Cortex	USP-S \| Guardian
FN Factory New	$23.16	$3.91
MW Minimal Wear	$5.54	$2.39
FT Field-Tested	$3.01	$2.25
WW Well-Worn	$2.79	—
BS Battle-Scarred	$2.71	—

Which to pick

Entry price

USP-S | Guardian is cheaper to get into — $2.25 for Field-Tested. The other one starts at $2.71.

Top end

The highest ask is USP-S | Cortex — $23.16 for Factory New.

StatTrak™

Both skins have StatTrak™ versions — a kill counter is available either way.

Rarity

USP-S | Cortex — Classified, USP-S | Guardian — Restricted. The rarer one usually holds its price better.

FAQ

Which is cheaper, USP-S | Cortex or USP-S | Guardian?

USP-S | Guardian is 83% cheaper than USP-S | Cortex in Factory New: $3.91 against $23.16.

Where do USP-S | Cortex and USP-S | Guardian come from?

USP-S | Cortex comes from Clutch Case, while USP-S | Guardian comes from Operation Phoenix Weapon Case.

Which skin has the wider float range?

USP-S | Cortex has the wider float range, 0 – 1; USP-S | Guardian drops at 0 – 0.38.

Which one is easier to find on the market?

USP-S | Cortex has more offers right now: 10848 against 6180 for USP-S | Guardian.

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