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SureFire X300 Turbo vs SureFire X400 Ultra

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

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SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% 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 X300 Turbo — Beam distance: 514 m (1686 ft)SureFire X300 Turbo — Max candela: 66000 cdSureFire X300 Turbo — Weight: 125 g (4.41 oz)SureFire X300 Turbo — Length: 95.5 mm (3.76 in)SureFire X300 Turbo — Retail price: US$379SureFire X300 Turbo — Max lumens: 650 lmSureFire X400 Ultra — Beam distance: 213 m (699 ft)SureFire X400 Ultra — Max candela: 11300 cdSureFire X400 Ultra — Weight: 142 g (5.01 oz)SureFire X400 Ultra — Length: 94 mm (3.70 in)SureFire X400 Ultra — Retail price: US$799SureFire X400 Ultra — Max lumens: 1000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$379Cheapest
US$799Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
95.5 mm (3.76 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
650 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
66000 cdHighest candela
11300 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
514 m (1686 ft)Highest
213 m (699 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Two CR123A lithium batteries
2 x CR123A
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
Unknown
IP rating
IPX7
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard anodized
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementMilitary useLong range target IDHome defenseTactical use
Weapon-mounted tactical illumination and aimingLaw enforcementMilitaryHome defenseSelf-defense applications
Common praise
Exceptional beam intensity and throw distanceRugged and durable aerospace aluminum constructionFits existing SureFire X300 holsters and accessoriesAmbidextrous, responsive switching
High output 1000 lumens with smooth hybrid beam profileHighly visible laser (red or green) that rarely needs re-zeroingDurable Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, intuitive switchingReliable zero retention and rugged design
Common complaints
Some users find the control switch stiff for single-handed useBattery door latch is thin and can be fragile
High retail priceLaser brightness might not be intense enough for some usersActivation switch could feel less tactileSome bulkiness for concealed carry

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