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SureFire E1D LED Defender vs SureFire Fury DFT
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 109% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 169% 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$195Cheapest
US$259Most expensive
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
184 g (6.49 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
6620 cdLowest candela
25200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
81.5 m (267 ft)Lowest
315 m (1033 ft)Highest
Max runtime
78 minShortest runtime
210 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 123A lithium
One SF18650B lithium-ion rechargeable (included) or two 123A lithium batteries (not included)
Charging type
Unknown
Micro USB (for SF18650B battery)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
High-strength aerospace aluminum body, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish, coated tempered glass window
Mil-Spec hard anodized aluminum body, tempered window & O-ring seals
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defense
Tactical useEMS and law enforcement professionalsOutdoor and rescue workUsers requiring a bright, long-reaching flexible spotlight
Common praise
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)
Very bright with up to 1,500 lumens outputFlexible dual fuel battery systemDurable construction suitable for harsh environmentsSimple and effective interfaceGood beam distance and intensity
Common complaints
Relatively expensiveCrenellated bezel can scratch fabrics or belongingsLimited runtime on highest output (around 1.3 hours)
Lack of multiple brightness modes besides high outputNo included lanyard or pocket clipSome desire for duty holster with spare battery storage
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