Comparison Console
SureFire Fury DFT 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 39% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 133% 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$259Cheapest
US$266.95Most expensive
Weight
184 g (6.49 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
1500 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
25200 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
315 m (1033 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
210 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One SF18650B lithium-ion rechargeable (included) or two 123A lithium batteries (not included)
1x CR123A lithium
Charging type
Micro USB (for SF18650B battery)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Mil-Spec hard anodized aluminum body, tempered window & O-ring seals
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEMS and law enforcement professionalsOutdoor and rescue workUsers requiring a bright, long-reaching flexible spotlight
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
Common praise
Very bright with up to 1,500 lumens outputFlexible dual fuel battery systemDurable construction suitable for harsh environmentsSimple and effective interfaceGood beam distance and intensity
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
Lack of multiple brightness modes besides high outputNo included lanyard or pocket clipSome desire for duty holster with spare battery storage
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