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Streamlight Vulcan 180 vs SureFire 10X Dominator

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

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SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 267% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 586% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 267% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 314% 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.

Streamlight Vulcan 180 — Beam distance: 548 m (1798 ft)Streamlight Vulcan 180 — Max candela: 75000 cdStreamlight Vulcan 180 — Weight: 1120 g (39.51 oz)Streamlight Vulcan 180 — Length: 188.7 mm (7.43 in)Streamlight Vulcan 180 — Retail price: US$210Streamlight Vulcan 180 — Max lumens: 1200 lmSureFire 10X Dominator — Beam distance: 1100 m (3609 ft)SureFire 10X Dominator — Max candela: 350000 cdSureFire 10X Dominator — Weight: 1089 g (38.41 oz)SureFire 10X Dominator — Length: 295 mm (11.61 in)SureFire 10X Dominator — Retail price: US$1440SureFire 10X Dominator — Max lumens: 4400 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$210Cheapest
US$1440Most expensive
Weight
1120 g (39.51 oz)Heaviest
1089 g (38.41 oz)Lightest
Length
188.7 mm (7.43 in)Shortest
295 mm (11.61 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
4400 lmHighest output
Max candela
75000 cdLowest candela
350000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
548 m (1798 ft)Lowest
1100 m (3609 ft)Highest
Max runtime
435 minLongest runtime
105 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium Ion rechargeable
Rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, fully recharges in ~9-11 hours with battery status indicator
120V AC outlet
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7 (waterproof to 1m submersion) / IP64
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
High impact, super-tough nylon construction; rotating head of high-grade aluminum encased in super-tough nylon; reinforced D-Rings; rubberized cushioned-grip handle
High-strength aerospace aluminum with Mil-Spec hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Firefighting And Emergency Scene Lighting▣Utility And Industrial Use▣Situations Needing High Visibility In Thick Smoke Or Low Visibility Conditions
▣Long Range Search And Rescue▣Law Enforcement▣Outdoor Use▣Tactical Operations
Common praise
✓High Brightness Output With 1200 Lumens And Long Beam Distance Of 548 Meters✓Durable Construction With Ipx7 Waterproof Rating And Impact Resistance✓Useful 180° Tilting Head To Aim Light Where Needed✓Integrated Blue Taillight Leds Enhance Visibility In Thick Smoke✓Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery With Convenient Charging Options✓Flat Base For Stable Hands Free Use
✓Extremely Bright Output And Long Beam Distance✓Robust And Durable Build Quality✓Multiple Output Modes With Easy Switching✓Useful Battery Fuel Gauge Indicator
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Heavy And Bulky Compared To Typical EDC Flashlights⚠Moderate Runtime On High Setting (around 4.75 To 7.25 Hours)⚠Long Recharge Time (9 To 11 Hours)
⚠High Retail Price⚠Heavy Weight Due To Large Size⚠Large Form Factor Not Ideal For Compact EDC

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