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SureFire E1D LED Defender vs SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra

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

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SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% 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 E1D LED Defender — Beam distance: 81.5 m (267 ft)SureFire E1D LED Defender — Max candela: 6620 cdSureFire E1D LED Defender — Weight: 88 g (3.10 oz)SureFire E1D LED Defender — Length: 108 mm (4.25 in)SureFire E1D LED Defender — Retail price: US$195SureFire E1D LED Defender — Max lumens: 300 lmSureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra — Beam distance: 127 m (417 ft)SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra — Max candela: 16000 cdSureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra — Weight: 119 g (4.20 oz)SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra — Length: 142 mm (5.59 in)SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra — Retail price: US$265SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra — Max lumens: 500 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$195Cheapest
US$265Most expensive
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
500 lmHighest output
Max candela
6620 cdLowest candela
16000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
81.5 m (267 ft)Lowest
127 m (417 ft)Highest
Max runtime
78 minShortest runtime
135 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 123A lithium
2 x 123A lithium primary batteries
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
High-strength aerospace aluminum body, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish, coated tempered glass window
Hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣Self Defense
▣Self Defense▣General Purpose Handheld Use▣Tactical Applications
Common praise
✓Compact And Powerful Output For Size✓Reliable Dual Output Modes With Regulated LED✓Durable Aerospace Aluminum Construction✓Effective Personal Defense Strike Bezel✓Long Runtime On Low Mode (up To Approximately 47 Hours)
✓Highly Versatile Beam Combining Long Reach And Wide Spill✓Good Runtime With Thermal Regulation Extending Use✓Secure Grip With Aggressive Knurling And Flared Tail Cap✓Lifetime Warranty
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Expensive⚠Crenellated Bezel Can Scratch Fabrics Or Belongings⚠Limited Runtime On Highest Output (around 1.3 Hours)
⚠High Retail Price⚠Aggressive Bezel Styling May Not Appeal To All Users

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