Comparison Console
SureFire E1D LED Defender vs SureFire Minimus
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 22% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Minimus stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 15% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% 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 Minimus stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 5% 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$266.95Most expensive
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lm
300 lm
Max candela
6620 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
81.5 m (267 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
78 minShortest runtime
90 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 123A lithium
1x CR123A lithium
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
Unknown
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
High-strength aerospace aluminum body, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish, coated tempered glass window
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defense
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
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)
Highly durable and reliable build qualitySmooth and easy to adjust brightness levels with a knobComfortable, adjustable headband with moisture-wicking forehead padWide, well-focused flood beam ideal for near-field tasksRemembers last brightness settingIncludes red filter lens for night vision compatibility
Common complaints
Relatively expensiveCrenellated bezel can scratch fabrics or belongingsLimited runtime on highest output (around 1.3 hours)
Red filter lens is removable and can be easily lostKnob can rotate continuously making it hard to detect max/min outputNot USB rechargeable, requiring battery swaps