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SureFire X300 Turbo vs SureFire XVL2

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 77% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% 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 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 327% 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 XVL2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

SureFire XVL2 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the longest option for length, 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 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 XVL2 — Beam distance: 54 m (177 ft)SureFire XVL2 — Max candela: 820 cdSureFire XVL2 — Weight: 142 g (5.01 oz)SureFire XVL2 — Length: 76.2 mm (3.00 in)SureFire XVL2 — Retail price: US$1619SureFire XVL2 — Max lumens: 400 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$379Cheapest
US$1619Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
95.5 mm (3.76 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
650 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
66000 cdHighest candela
820 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
514 m (1686 ft)Highest
54 m (177 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90 min
90 min
Power & durability
Battery type
Two CR123A lithium batteries
1x CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8 (66 feet, 2 hours)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard anodized
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementMilitary useLong range target IDHome defenseTactical use
Handgun and carbine weapon mountingTactical use in low-light and infrared environments
Common praise
Exceptional beam intensity and throw distanceRugged and durable aerospace aluminum constructionFits existing SureFire X300 holsters and accessoriesAmbidextrous, responsive switching
Durable mil-spec aluminum constructionVersatile multi-spectrum lighting and laser optionsCompact size and lightweight designIPX8 waterproof ratingAmbidextrous switching for tactical use
Common complaints
Some users find the control switch stiff for single-handed useBattery door latch is thin and can be fragile
High retail priceShort runtime on white light mode (1.5 hours)Non-rechargeable battery requirement (uses disposable CR123A)

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