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 79% 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 79% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 378% 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$339Cheapest
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
Rechargeable lithium polymer (integrated)
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 body
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLong-distance illuminationSituational awareness
Handgun and carbine weapon mountingTactical use in low-light and infrared environments
Common praise
Excellent long-distance beam performanceProgrammable switches for user preferenceUSB-C fast chargingDurable and corrosion-resistant bodyCompact pocket-friendly design
Durable mil-spec aluminum constructionVersatile multi-spectrum lighting and laser optionsCompact size and lightweight designIPX8 waterproof ratingAmbidextrous switching for tactical use
Common complaints
High price compared to competitors
High retail priceShort runtime on white light mode (1.5 hours)Non-rechargeable battery requirement (uses disposable CR123A)