Comparison Console
SureFire G2X Tactical vs SureFire X400 Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire X400 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 G2X Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 899% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$80Cheapest
US$799Most expensive
Weight
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
26293 cdHighest candela
11300 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
248 m (814 ft)Highest
213 m (699 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
75 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x CR123A
2 x CR123A
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
Unknown
IP rating
IPX7
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Nitrolon body with aluminum head
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useDuty carryEveryday carry (EDC)Rugged reliable light for tough conditions
Weapon-mounted tactical illumination and aimingLaw enforcementMilitaryHome defenseSelf-defense applications
Common praise
Rugged and virtually indestructible constructionBright 600 lumens output sufficient for tactical useDual output modes for versatilityCompact size relative to power
High output 1000 lumens with smooth hybrid beam profileHighly visible laser (red or green) that rarely needs re-zeroingDurable Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, intuitive switchingReliable zero retention and rugged design
Common complaints
Not rechargeableModerate weight compared to ultra-compact modelsLimited runtime on high output
High retail priceLaser brightness might not be intense enough for some usersActivation switch could feel less tactileSome bulkiness for concealed carry