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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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