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SureFire E1D LED Defender vs SureFire P2X Fury

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 46% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire P2X Fury stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire P2X Fury 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 P2X Fury stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

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

Lightest

SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire P2X Fury stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 84% 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 P2X Fury 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

SureFire P2X Fury 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.

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 P2X Fury — Beam distance: 97 m (318 ft)SureFire P2X Fury — Max candela: 9400 cdSureFire P2X Fury — Weight: 161.65 g (5.70 oz)SureFire P2X Fury — Length: 137.16 mm (5.40 in)SureFire P2X Fury — Retail price: US$155SureFire P2X Fury — Max lumens: 500 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$195Most expensive
US$155Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
161.65 g (5.70 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
500 lmHighest output
Max candela
6620 cdLowest candela
9400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
81.5 m (267 ft)Lowest
97 m (318 ft)Highest
Max runtime
78 minShortest runtime
90 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 123A lithium
2 x CR123A lithium
Charging type
Unknown
Proprietary cradle for rechargeable batteries
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
Type-III anodized aluminum body
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defense
EDCSearchlight useUsers wanting high output in pocket-sized light
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 high output for sizeSmooth beam patternSolid build qualityLock-out tail cap featureLifetime warranty
Common complaints
Relatively expensiveCrenellated bezel can scratch fabrics or belongingsLimited runtime on highest output (around 1.3 hours)
Low mode is quite dimLow mode activates first which can be inconvenientUses expensive lithium batteries