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Streamlight Septor 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 28% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Septor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Minimus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Septor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 642% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 133% 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$36Cheapest
US$266.95Most expensive
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Length
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
120 lmLowest output
300 lmHighest output
Max candela
900 cdLowest candela
1100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)
60 m (197 ft)
Max runtime
210 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
AAA alkaline
1x CR123A lithium
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX4
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Co-molded rubber body, thermoplastic housing
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Use case profile
Best for
Up close work and tasks at arm's lengthDetailed work
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
Common praise
Soft flood light suitable for close workLong battery runtime especially on low modesDurable and impact resistant designEasy to use recessed push-button switch
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
Not suitable for long distance illuminationBeam intensity is moderate compared to higher output headlamps
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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