Comparison Console
SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra vs SureFire Minimus
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire Minimus 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 1% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus 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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus 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.
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$266.95Most expensive
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
16000 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
127 m (417 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
135 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 123A lithium primary batteries
1x CR123A lithium
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
Unknown
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Hard anodized aluminum
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseGeneral purpose handheld useTactical applications
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
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
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
High retail priceAggressive bezel styling may not appeal to all users
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