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SureFire 10X Dominator vs SureFire X400 Ultra

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

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SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 340% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 667% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 340% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% 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.

SureFire 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 lmSureFire X400 Ultra — Beam distance: 213 m (699 ft)SureFire X400 Ultra — Max candela: 11300 cdSureFire X400 Ultra — Weight: 142 g (5.01 oz)SureFire X400 Ultra — Length: 94 mm (3.70 in)SureFire X400 Ultra — Retail price: US$799SureFire X400 Ultra — Max lumens: 1000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
SureFire 10X Dominator
SureFire X400 Ultra
Price & carry
Retail price
US$1440Most expensive
US$799Cheapest
Weight
1089 g (38.41 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Length
295 mm (11.61 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4400 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
350000 cdHighest candela
11300 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1100 m (3609 ft)Highest
213 m (699 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
105 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Rechargeable lithium-ion
2 x CR123A
Charging type
120V AC outlet
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IPX7
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
High-strength aerospace aluminum with Mil-Spec hard anodized finish
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Long-range search and rescue▣Law enforcement▣Outdoor use▣Tactical operations
▣Weapon-mounted tactical illumination and aiming▣Law enforcement▣Military▣Home defense▣Self-defense applications
Common praise
✓Extremely bright output and long beam distance✓Robust and durable build quality✓Multiple output modes with easy switching✓Useful battery fuel gauge indicator
✓High output 1000 lumens with smooth hybrid beam profile✓Highly visible laser (red or green) that rarely needs re-zeroing✓Durable Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum construction✓Ambidextrous, intuitive switching✓Reliable zero retention and rugged design
Common complaints
⚠High retail price⚠Heavy weight due to large size⚠Large form factor not ideal for compact EDC
⚠High retail price⚠Laser brightness might not be intense enough for some users⚠Activation switch could feel less tactile⚠Some bulkiness for concealed carry