Comparison Console
SureFire Stiletto Pro II vs SureFire XVL2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire Stiletto Pro II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Stiletto Pro II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Stiletto Pro II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 275% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire Stiletto Pro II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 306% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 275% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 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$399Cheapest
US$1619Most expensive
Weight
140 g (4.94 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
35000 cdHighest candela
820 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
375 m (1230 ft)Highest
54 m (177 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1410 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Integrated lithium polymer rechargeable
1x CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8 (66 feet, 2 hours)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Mil-Spec hard anodized aluminum
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Everyday Carry)Tactical useLong distance illuminationSituational awareness in low light
Handgun and carbine weapon mountingTactical use in low-light and infrared environments
Common praise
Powerful 1500 lumen output with impressive 35,000 candela throwCompact, slim design for easy pocket carryMultiple brightness modes with programmable sequenceDurable Mil-Spec hard anodized aluminum constructionWater resistant to IPX7 standardIntegrated rechargeable lithium polymer battery with USB-C charging and fuel gauge
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 price point compared to some competitorsRuntime on highest setting limited to 1 hourNo explicit impact resistance rating available in sources
High retail priceShort runtime on white light mode (1.5 hours)Non-rechargeable battery requirement (uses disposable CR123A)