Comparison Console
Fenix UC35 vs SureFire E1D LED Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
Fenix UC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% 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.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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
MilitaryPolicingOutdoor lightingEmergency standbyEveryday carry
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defense
Common praise
Powerful output for its sizeLong maximum runtime especially in moonlight modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with good impact and water resistanceConvenient dual-switch interface with tactical tail and side functional switchIncluded high capacity rechargeable 18650 battery and micro USB charging
Compact and powerful output for sizeReliable dual-output modes with regulated LEDDurable aerospace aluminum constructionEffective personal defense strike bezelLong runtime on low mode (up to approximately 47 hours)
Common complaints
Battery level indication only works with 18650 Li-ion batteryCharging only possible when flashlight is off and at low output
Relatively expensiveCrenellated bezel can scratch fabrics or belongingsLimited runtime on highest output (around 1.3 hours)