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Fenix UC35 vs SureFire E1D LED Defender

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

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SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix UC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix UC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix UC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix UC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 61438% 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.

Fenix UC35 — Beam distance: 266 m (873 ft)Fenix UC35 — Max candela: 17700 cdFenix UC35 — Weight: 89 g (3.14 oz)Fenix UC35 — Length: 140 mm (5.51 in)Fenix UC35 — Retail price: US$126Fenix UC35 — Max lumens: 1000 lmSureFire E1D LED Defender — Beam distance: 81.5 m (267 ft)SureFire E1D LED Defender — Max candela: 6620 cdSureFire E1D LED Defender — Weight: 88 g (3.10 oz)SureFire E1D LED Defender — Length: 108 mm (4.25 in)SureFire E1D LED Defender — Retail price: US$195SureFire E1D LED Defender — Max lumens: 300 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$126Cheapest
US$195Most expensive
Weight
89 g (3.14 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
17700 cdHighest candela
6620 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
266 m (873 ft)Highest
81.5 m (267 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
78 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or two CR123A batteries
1x 123A lithium
Charging type
Micro USB 5V/2A
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
High strength oxidation-resistant aluminum with HAIII hard anodized finish
High-strength aerospace aluminum body, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish, coated tempered glass window
Use case profile
Best for
▣Military▣Policing▣Outdoor Lighting▣Emergency Standby▣Everyday Carry
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣Self Defense
Common praise
✓Powerful Output For Its Size✓Long Maximum Runtime Especially In Moonlight Mode✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body With Good Impact And Water Resistance✓Convenient Dual Switch Interface With Tactical Tail And Side Functional Switch✓Included High Capacity Rechargeable 18650 Battery And Micro USB Charging
✓Compact And Powerful Output For Size✓Reliable Dual Output Modes With Regulated LED✓Durable Aerospace Aluminum Construction✓Effective Personal Defense Strike Bezel✓Long Runtime On Low Mode (up To Approximately 47 Hours)
Common complaints
⚠Battery Level Indication Only Works With 18650 Li Ion Battery⚠Charging Only Possible When Flashlight Is Off And At Low Output
⚠Relatively Expensive⚠Crenellated Bezel Can Scratch Fabrics Or Belongings⚠Limited Runtime On Highest Output (around 1.3 Hours)

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