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Acebeam X80-GT 2 vs SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X80-GT 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X80-GT 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6400% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam X80-GT 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam X80-GT 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 165% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam X80-GT 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6400% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam X80-GT 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2167% gap from the closest alternative.

Specification Profile

Relative dimensions at a glance

Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.

Acebeam X80-GT 2 — Beam distance: 369 m (1211 ft)Acebeam X80-GT 2 — Weight: 330 g (11.64 oz)Acebeam X80-GT 2 — Length: 117.7 mm (4.63 in)Acebeam X80-GT 2 — Retail price: US$330Acebeam X80-GT 2 — Max lumens: 32500 lmAcebeam X80-GT 2 — Max runtime: 2040 minSureFire M300C Mini Scout Light — Beam distance: 87 m (285 ft)SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light — Weight: 124.7 g (4.40 oz)SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light — Length: 45.2 mm (1.78 in)SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light — Retail price: US$332SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light — Max lumens: 500 lmSureFire M300C Mini Scout Light — Max runtime: 90 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$330Cheapest
US$332Most expensive
Weight
330 g (11.64 oz)Heaviest
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
Length
117.7 mm (4.63 in)Longest
45.2 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
32500 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
7600 cd
Beam distance
369 m (1211 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2040 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650 3100 mAh rechargeable
CR123A
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8 (waterproof to 30 meters)
IP67
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Search & rescueMilitary useSecurityHuntingOutdoor activities requiring high brightness and long throw
Weapon-mounted useHome defenseNighttime shooting
Common praise
Extremely bright light output suitable for search and rescueDurable construction with excellent waterproof ratingVersatile modes including strobe for tactical use
Well-built and durableEffective long-range beamGood brightness for home defense
Common complaints
Relatively heavy and bulky for everyday carryHigh price point may limit availabilityNot designed for underwater operation
Relatively high priceLower output compared to some tactical flashlightsLimited beam spill for close-quarters