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SureFire Sidekick vs SureFire Stiletto Pro

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% 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.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 534% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 232% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% 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.

SureFire Sidekick — Beam distance: 66 m (217 ft)SureFire Sidekick — Max candela: 1100 cdSureFire Sidekick — Weight: 34 g (1.20 oz)SureFire Sidekick — Length: 63.5 mm (2.50 in)SureFire Sidekick — Retail price: US$44SureFire Sidekick — Max lumens: 300 lmSureFire Stiletto Pro — Beam distance: 142 m (466 ft)SureFire Stiletto Pro — Max candela: 5100 cdSureFire Stiletto Pro — Weight: 113 g (3.99 oz)SureFire Stiletto Pro — Length: 114 mm (4.49 in)SureFire Stiletto Pro — Retail price: US$279SureFire Stiletto Pro — Max lumens: 1000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
SureFire Sidekick
SureFire Stiletto Pro
Price & carry
Retail price
US$44Cheapest
US$279Most expensive
Weight
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
Length
63.5 mm (2.50 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
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
142 m (466 ft)Highest
Max runtime
75 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Integrated lithium polymer rechargeable
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Polymer/Aluminum Core
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum body
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry on keychain▣Emergency situations▣General utility uses
▣Everyday carry▣Tactical use▣Situational awareness with wide MaxVision Beam®
Common praise
✓Compact and lightweight keychain design✓High-performance LED with smooth broad beam✓Rechargeable integrated battery with Micro-USB charging✓Sturdy pushbutton switch with mode access✓Good runtime on all brightness levels
✓Compact and lightweight✓High lumen output for size✓Wide flood beam for situational awareness✓Programmble output sequence✓Durable and water resistant design
Common complaints
⚠Limited impact resistance due to polymer construction⚠Not waterproof, only weather resistant (IPX4)⚠No USB charging port cover allowing dust or water entry
⚠Relatively short runtime on highest output⚠Premium price point