Comparison Console
Olight Perun 2 vs SureFire Minimus
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Perun 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Perun 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Perun 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 230% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 19900% 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$81Cheapest
US$266.95Most expensive
Weight
161 g (5.68 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
6889 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
166 m (545 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
18000 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x CR123A lithium
Charging type
MCC3 USB magnetic charging cable with up to 2A current
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Use case profile
Best for
CampingFishingEveryday carryOutdoor activitiesGeneral useHousehold tasksHands-free useRight-angle illumination
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
Common praise
High maximum output of 2500 lumensVersatile usage as headlamp or handheld flashlightFast USB magnetic charging with 2A currentBuilt-in proximity sensor for safetyStrong magnetic base and pocket clip for versatile mountingWide and broad beam suitable for close-range tasks
Highly durable and reliable build qualitySmooth and easy to adjust brightness levels with a knobComfortable, adjustable headband with moisture-wicking forehead padWide, well-focused flood beam ideal for near-field tasksRemembers last brightness settingIncludes red filter lens for night vision compatibility
Common complaints
Relatively heavy and bulky for headlamp use due to large 21700 batteryMay be uncomfortable for jogging or activities with head bouncingUses cool white low-CRI LED which may not appeal to all users
Red filter lens is removable and can be easily lostKnob can rotate continuously making it hard to detect max/min outputNot USB rechargeable, requiring battery swaps
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