Comparison Console
SureFire E1D LED Defender vs SureFire Sidekick
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 343% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 159% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 70% 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$195Most expensive
US$44Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
300 lm
300 lm
Max candela
6620 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
81.5 m (267 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
78 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 123A lithium
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
High-strength aerospace aluminum body, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish, coated tempered glass window
Polymer/Aluminum Core
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defense
Everyday carry on keychainEmergency situationsGeneral utility uses
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)
Compact and lightweight keychain designHigh-performance LED with smooth broad beamRechargeable integrated battery with Micro-USB chargingSturdy pushbutton switch with mode accessGood runtime on all brightness levels
Common complaints
Relatively expensiveCrenellated bezel can scratch fabrics or belongingsLimited runtime on highest output (around 1.3 hours)
Limited impact resistance due to polymer constructionNot waterproof, only weather resistant (IPX4)No USB charging port cover allowing dust or water entry