Comparison Console
SureFire Fury Tactical 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 Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Fury Tactical 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 Tactical 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 Tactical 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 Tactical 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 Tactical 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 SF18650 lithium-ion rechargeable or two 123A lithium
1x CR123A lithium
Charging type
USB (for SF18650 battery)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Mil-Spec hard anodized aluminum
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEMS and law enforcementOutdoor and emergency useUsers needing a bright, long-reaching flexible platform
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
Common praise
High brightness and beam intensityDual fuel flexibilityRugged and durable constructionReliable and simple operation
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 lanyard and pocket clipFit issues with older belt holsters
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