Comparison Console
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light 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 9% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Minimus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light 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 Minimus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 151% 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$332Most expensive
US$266.95Cheapest
Weight
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Length
45.2 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
7600 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
87 m (285 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90 min
90 min
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A
1x CR123A lithium
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IP67
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Use case profile
Best for
Weapon Mounted UseHome DefenseNighttime Shooting
Tactical UseCampingTrail HikingWork Requiring Reliable Hands Free LightingOutdoor Activities Requiring Durable Headlamp
Common praise
Well Built And DurableEffective Long Range BeamGood Brightness For Home Defense
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
Relatively High PriceLower Output Compared To Some Tactical FlashlightsLimited Beam Spill For Close Quarters
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
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