SureFire EDCL2-T vs SureFire EDC1-DFT Turbo
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Quick take: The SureFire EDCL2-T costs $14 less; the SureFire EDCL2-T is brighter (1,200 vs 650 lm); the SureFire EDC1-DFT Turbo throws farther (616m vs 210m); the SureFire EDC1-DFT Turbo runs longer on high (45 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | SureFire EDCL2-T | SureFire EDC1-DFT Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $265 | $279 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Thrower |
| Lumens | 1,200 lm | 650 lm |
| Candela | 11,300 cd | 95,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 210m | 616m |
| Runtime | 1 hr | 45 min (high, 18350) |
| Battery | CR123A | CR123A |
| LED | SureFire LED | Not named by the maker |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 2 Stepped | 1 |
| UI | Simple | Tail Switch |
| IP rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 4.0 oz | 4.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.84 in long | 4.76 in long |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
What owners report
SureFire EDCL2-T
- ✓"Gas pedal" switch: light press for 5 lumens, firm press for 1,200
- ✓No mode cycling — full output is always one press away
- ✓TIR lens gives clean medium to long-range illumination
- ✓Owners report drops producing cosmetic damage but no failures
- ✓Interface simple enough to use under stress without thinking
- ✗Around $150 — the most expensive light of its size here
- ✗The metal clip edge scratches car paint, leather and anything it rubs
- ✗The clip position leaves the light sitting too far out of a pocket
- ✗5.75 inches long for a two-cell EDC
- ✗No rechargeable option in the box