Comparison Console
SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra vs SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 214% 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$265Cheapest
US$332Most expensive
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
45.2 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lm
500 lm
Max candela
16000 cdHighest candela
7600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
127 m (417 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
135 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 123A lithium primary batteries
CR123A
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
Unknown
IP67
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Hard anodized aluminum
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseGeneral purpose handheld useTactical applications
Weapon-mounted useHome defenseNighttime shooting
Common praise
Highly versatile beam combining long reach and wide spillGood runtime with thermal regulation extending useSecure grip with aggressive knurling and flared tail capLifetime warranty
Well-built and durableEffective long-range beamGood brightness for home defense
Common complaints
High retail priceAggressive bezel styling may not appeal to all users
Relatively high priceLower output compared to some tactical flashlightsLimited beam spill for close-quarters