Comparison Console
SureFire Minimus vs SureFire X300 Turbo
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 10% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Minimus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire Minimus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 19% 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$379Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Length
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Longest
95.5 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
650 lmHighest output
Max candela
1100 cdLowest candela
66000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
514 m (1686 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 min
90 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123A lithium
Two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
Law enforcementMilitary useLong range target IDHome defenseTactical use
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
Exceptional beam intensity and throw distanceRugged and durable aerospace aluminum constructionFits existing SureFire X300 holsters and accessoriesAmbidextrous, responsive switching
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
Some users find the control switch stiff for single-handed useBattery door latch is thin and can be fragile