Comparison Console
SureFire Minimus vs SureFire Stiletto Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire Minimus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Minimus stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire Minimus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 1% 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$279Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)
113 g (3.99 oz)
Length
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
1100 cdLowest candela
5100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
142 m (466 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123A lithium
Integrated lithium polymer rechargeable
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 carryTactical useSituational awareness with wide MaxVision Beam®
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
Compact and lightweightHigh lumen output for sizeWide flood beam for situational awarenessProgrammble output sequenceDurable and water resistant 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
Relatively short runtime on highest outputPremium price point