Comparison Console
SureFire 6PX Pro vs SureFire E1D LED Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 15% 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$125Cheapest
US$195Most expensive
Weight
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
8700 cdHighest candela
6620 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
187 m (614 ft)Highest
81.5 m (267 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90 minLongest runtime
78 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Two 123A lithium batteries
1x 123A lithium
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX7
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Mil-Spec hard anodized aerospace aluminum
High-strength aerospace aluminum body, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish, coated tempered glass window
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday CarryOutdoor activitiesSituations requiring adjustable output
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defense
Common praise
Durable Mil-Spec constructionReliable dual output with good runtime balanceCompact and ergonomic designExcellent beam quality and throw
Compact and powerful output for sizeReliable dual-output modes with regulated LEDDurable aerospace aluminum constructionEffective personal defense strike bezelLong runtime on low mode (up to approximately 47 hours)
Common complaints
Higher price point compared to some competitorsNon-rechargeable battery format
Relatively expensiveCrenellated bezel can scratch fabrics or belongingsLimited runtime on highest output (around 1.3 hours)