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Weapon light evaluation memo: SureFire X300 Ultra (X300U) vs SureFire X300 Turbo (X300T)
| Version compared | SureFire X300 Ultra (X300U)SureFire X300U-A (Lever Latch / Rail-Lock) | SureFire X300 Turbo (X300T)SureFire X300T-A Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Made for | Not published | Not published |
| Mount | Lever Latch system permits rapid attachment to and removal from rails on pistols or rifles [1] | The X300T-A Lever Latch attachment system permits secure, rapid attachment to and easy removal from Universal and Picatinny accessory rails [2] |
| Pistol fitment (maker's stated) | Attaches securely to both Universal and Picatinny accessory rails [1] | Not published |
| Output | 1,000 lumens [1] | 650 lumens [2] |
| Peak beam intensity | 11,300 candela [1] | 66,000 candela [2] |
| Beam distance | 213 meters [1] | 514 meters [2] |
| Runtime (maker's stated) | 1.25 hours [1] | 1.5 hours [2] |
| Test standard (as stated) | Not published | Not published |
| Laser | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | Two 123A lithium (incl.) [1] | Two 123A lithium (incl.) [2] |
| Switch / activation | Ambidextrous push/toggle [1] | Ambidextrous push / toggle [2] |
| Remote / pressure switch options | Accepts optional pressure-activated DG and XT remote switches [1] | Accepts optional pressure-activated DG and XT remote switches [2] |
| Length | 3.76 in (9.55 cm) [1] | 3.76 in (9.55 cm) [2] |
| Weight | 4.0 oz (113 g) [1] | 4.4 oz (124.7 g) [2] |
| Body material | Aluminum [1] | Aluminum [2] |
| Water rating (maker's stated) | IPX7 waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes [1] | IPX7 [2] |
| Maker list price | $379.00 - $399.00 [1] | $379.00 - $399.00 [2] |
| Agencies issuing (current entry) | 5 of 50 agencies with a sourced weapon light | 4 of 50 agencies with a sourced weapon light |
| Most common host weapon | Glock G17 Gen5 (1) | Glock G45 (1) |
Notices
No recalls, safety statements or agency actions on file for either model.
Sources
- [1] X300U-A WeaponLight. SureFire. Accessed Oct 11, 2026. https://www.surefire.com/x300u-a-weaponlight/ (archive: https://web.archive.org/web/2026/https://www.surefire.com/x300u-a-weaponlight/)
- [2] X300T WeaponLight. SureFire. Accessed Oct 11, 2026. https://www.surefire.com/x300t-weaponlight/ (archive: https://web.archive.org/web/2026/https://www.surefire.com/x300t-weaponlight/)