Comparison Console
Fenix TK30R vs SureFire Fury DFT
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 151% 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$265Most expensive
US$259Cheapest
Weight
250 g (8.82 oz)Heaviest
184 g (6.49 oz)Lightest
Length
184 mm (7.24 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
600000 cdHighest candela
25200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1500 m (4921 ft)Highest
315 m (1033 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
528 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable
One SF18650B lithium-ion rechargeable (included) or two 123A lithium batteries (not included)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB (for SF18650B battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 m for 30 minutes)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Mil-Spec hard anodized aluminum body, tempered window & O-ring seals
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range illuminationHuntingTactical useSearch and rescueOutdoor use
Tactical useEMS and law enforcement professionalsOutdoor and rescue workUsers requiring a bright, long-reaching flexible spotlight
Common praise
Extremely long beam distance up to 1500 metersHigh build quality with durable materialsRechargeable with included 6000 mAh batteryMultiple tactical modes including instant strobeIP68 waterproof rating and good impact resistance
Very bright with up to 1,500 lumens outputFlexible dual fuel battery systemDurable construction suitable for harsh environmentsSimple and effective interfaceGood beam distance and intensity
Common complaints
Significant lumen drop after initial 15 minutes on high modeRelatively heavy for some usersPrice is on the higher endNeeds careful handling due to powerful laser
Lack of multiple brightness modes besides high outputNo included lanyard or pocket clipSome desire for duty holster with spare battery storage