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SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light vs SureFire XVL2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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 79% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% 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 79% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 388% 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 XVL2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 69% 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$1619Most expensive
Weight
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
45.2 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
7600 cdHighest candela
820 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
87 m (285 ft)Highest
54 m (177 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90 min
90 min
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A
1x CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IP67
IPX8 (66 feet, 2 hours)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Weapon-mounted useHome defenseNighttime shooting
Handgun and carbine weapon mountingTactical use in low-light and infrared environments
Common praise
Well-built and durableEffective long-range beamGood brightness for home defense
Durable mil-spec aluminum constructionVersatile multi-spectrum lighting and laser optionsCompact size and lightweight designIPX8 waterproof ratingAmbidextrous switching for tactical use
Common complaints
Relatively high priceLower output compared to some tactical flashlightsLimited beam spill for close-quarters
High retail priceShort runtime on white light mode (1.5 hours)Non-rechargeable battery requirement (uses disposable CR123A)
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