Comparison Console
SureFire X400 Ultra vs SureFire XVL2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire XVL2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 103% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 23% 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$799Cheapest
US$1619Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)
142 g (5.01 oz)
Length
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
11300 cdHighest candela
820 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
213 m (699 ft)Highest
54 m (177 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
75 minShortest runtime
90 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x CR123A
1x CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Unknown
No
IP rating
IPX4
IPX8 (66 feet, 2 hours)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Weapon-mounted tactical illumination and aimingLaw enforcementMilitaryHome defenseSelf-defense applications
Handgun and carbine weapon mountingTactical use in low-light and infrared environments
Common praise
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
Durable mil-spec aluminum constructionVersatile multi-spectrum lighting and laser optionsCompact size and lightweight designIPX8 waterproof ratingAmbidextrous switching for tactical use
Common complaints
High retail priceLaser brightness might not be intense enough for some usersActivation switch could feel less tactileSome bulkiness for concealed carry
High retail priceShort runtime on white light mode (1.5 hours)Non-rechargeable battery requirement (uses disposable CR123A)