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SureFire G2X Tactical vs SureFire Sidekick

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 341% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% 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.

SureFire G2X Tactical — Beam distance: 248 m (814 ft)SureFire G2X Tactical — Max candela: 26293 cdSureFire G2X Tactical — Weight: 150 g (5.29 oz)SureFire G2X Tactical — Length: 127 mm (5.00 in)SureFire G2X Tactical — Retail price: US$80SureFire G2X Tactical — Max lumens: 600 lmSureFire Sidekick — Beam distance: 66 m (217 ft)SureFire Sidekick — Max candela: 1100 cdSureFire Sidekick — Weight: 34 g (1.20 oz)SureFire Sidekick — Length: 63.5 mm (2.50 in)SureFire Sidekick — Retail price: US$44SureFire Sidekick — Max lumens: 300 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
SureFire G2X Tactical
SureFire Sidekick
Price & carry
Retail price
US$80Most expensive
US$44Cheapest
Weight
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
26293 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
248 m (814 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
75 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x CR123A
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Nitrolon body with aluminum head
Polymer/Aluminum Core
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical use▣Duty carry▣Everyday carry (EDC)▣Rugged reliable light for tough conditions
▣Everyday carry on keychain▣Emergency situations▣General utility uses
Common praise
✓Rugged and virtually indestructible construction✓Bright 600 lumens output sufficient for tactical use✓Dual output modes for versatility✓Compact size relative to power
✓Compact and lightweight keychain design✓High-performance LED with smooth broad beam✓Rechargeable integrated battery with Micro-USB charging✓Sturdy pushbutton switch with mode access✓Good runtime on all brightness levels
Common complaints
⚠Not rechargeable⚠Moderate weight compared to ultra-compact models⚠Limited runtime on high output
⚠Limited impact resistance due to polymer construction⚠Not waterproof, only weather resistant (IPX4)⚠No USB charging port cover allowing dust or water entry