Comparison Console
Fenix RC40 vs SureFire 10X Dominator
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix RC40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix RC40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix RC40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix RC40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix RC40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 9043% 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$480Cheapest
US$1440Most expensive
Weight
1310 g (46.21 oz)Heaviest
1089 g (38.41 oz)Lightest
Length
299 mm (11.77 in)Longest
295 mm (11.61 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmLowest output
4400 lmHighest output
Max candela
126000 cdLowest candela
350000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
710 m (2329 ft)Lowest
1100 m (3609 ft)Highest
Max runtime
9600 minLongest runtime
105 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery pack 7.4V 7800mAh
Rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
AC adapter and DC car charger
120V AC outlet
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 underwater 2m
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Durable aircraft-grade aluminum, Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
High-strength aerospace aluminum with Mil-Spec hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
High output illuminationLong beam distanceRechargeable useTactical and industrial applications
Long-range search and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor useTactical operations
Common praise
Very bright output suitable for professional useLong beam distance and runtimeSolid build quality and durable materialsDual side switches for quick mode changesPower bank function to charge external devices
Extremely bright output and long beam distanceRobust and durable build qualityMultiple output modes with easy switchingUseful battery fuel gauge indicator
Common complaints
Heavier and larger than typical EDC lightsRuntime in turbo mode is limited due to overheating protectionPrice is relatively highNot waterproof beyond 2 meters depth
High retail priceHeavy weight due to large sizeLarge form factor not ideal for compact EDC