Comparison Console
SureFire Minimus vs SureFire Stiletto Pro II
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 19% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Minimus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Stiletto Pro II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire Minimus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1467% 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$266.95Cheapest
US$339Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
140 g (4.94 oz)Heaviest
Length
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Shortest
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
1100 cdLowest candela
35000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
375 m (1230 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
1410 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123A lithium
Rechargeable lithium polymer (integrated)
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Mil-spec hard-anodized aluminum body
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
Everyday carryLong-distance illuminationSituational awareness
Common praise
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
Excellent long-distance beam performanceProgrammable switches for user preferenceUSB-C fast chargingDurable and corrosion-resistant bodyCompact pocket-friendly design
Common complaints
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
High price compared to competitors