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SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light vs SureFire X400 Ultra
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% 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 58% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 141% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% 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$799Most expensive
Weight
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
45.2 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
7600 cdLowest candela
11300 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
213 m (699 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A
2 x CR123A
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
Unknown
IP rating
IP67
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Weapon-mounted useHome defenseNighttime shooting
Weapon-mounted tactical illumination and aimingLaw enforcementMilitaryHome defenseSelf-defense applications
Common praise
Well-built and durableEffective long-range beamGood brightness for home defense
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
Relatively high priceLower output compared to some tactical flashlightsLimited beam spill for close-quarters
High retail priceLaser brightness might not be intense enough for some usersActivation switch could feel less tactileSome bulkiness for concealed carry
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