CarryCrew Network
← Back

Comparison Console

SureFire 10X Dominator vs SureFire XVL2

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

Add gear
Command Brief

Recommended read

SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1000% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SureFire XVL2 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 XVL2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1000% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire XVL2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

SureFire 10X Dominator stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% 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 XVL2 — Beam distance: 54 m (177 ft)SureFire XVL2 — Max candela: 820 cdSureFire XVL2 — Weight: 142 g (5.01 oz)SureFire XVL2 — Length: 76.2 mm (3.00 in)SureFire XVL2 — Retail price: US$1619SureFire XVL2 — Max lumens: 400 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
SureFire 10X Dominator
SureFire XVL2
Price & carry
Retail price
US$1440Cheapest
US$1619Most expensive
Weight
1089 g (38.41 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Length
295 mm (11.61 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4400 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
350000 cdHighest candela
820 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1100 m (3609 ft)Highest
54 m (177 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
105 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Rechargeable lithium-ion
1x CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
120V AC outlet
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8 (66 feet, 2 hours)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
High-strength aerospace aluminum with Mil-Spec hard anodized finish
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Long-range search and rescue▣Law enforcement▣Outdoor use▣Tactical operations
▣Handgun and carbine weapon mounting▣Tactical use in low-light and infrared environments
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
✓Durable mil-spec aluminum construction✓Versatile multi-spectrum lighting and laser options✓Compact size and lightweight design✓IPX8 waterproof rating✓Ambidextrous switching for tactical use
Common complaints
⚠High retail price⚠Heavy weight due to large size⚠Large form factor not ideal for compact EDC
⚠High retail price⚠Short runtime on white light mode (1.5 hours)⚠Non-rechargeable battery requirement (uses disposable CR123A)