Comparison Console
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light vs SureFire M340DFT Turbo Mini Scout Light Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire M340DFT Turbo Mini Scout Light Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M340DFT Turbo Mini Scout Light Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M340DFT Turbo Mini Scout Light Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M340DFT Turbo Mini Scout Light Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M340DFT Turbo Mini Scout Light Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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$332Cheapest
US$419.99Most expensive
Weight
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
145.2 g (5.12 oz)Heaviest
Length
45.2 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
121.92 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
650 lmHighest output
Max candela
7600 cdLowest candela
95000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
616 m (2021 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minLongest runtime
45 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A
1 SF18350 rechargeable lithium-ion battery or 1 CR123A lithium primary battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IP67
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Weapon-mounted useHome defenseNighttime shooting
Long-range target identificationProfessional tactical useLaw enforcementMilitary applications
Common praise
Well-built and durableEffective long-range beamGood brightness for home defense
High candela output for long rangeVersatile dual fuel power optionsDurable Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum constructionIPX7 waterproof ratingVersatile low-profile mount for rail compatibilityIntuitive and reliable switchingAmple spill light for situational awareness
Common complaints
Relatively high priceLower output compared to some tactical flashlightsLimited beam spill for close-quarters
Relatively short maximum runtime at highest outputPremium price range