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