SureFire EDC2-DFT vs SureFire EDCL2-T size comparison

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The SureFire EDCL2-T is 1.7 mm (0.07 in) shorter than the SureFire EDC2-DFT, and 3.4 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with batteries vs listed), so compare them with care.

SureFire EDC2-DFT · 150 mmSureFire EDCL2-T · 148.33 mm

The SureFire EDCL2-T is 1.7 mm (0.07 in) shorter than the SureFire EDC2-DFT, and 3.4 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with batteries vs listed), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

SureFire EDC2-DFT
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SureFire EDCL2-T
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Length150 mm (5.91 in)148.3 mm (5.84 in)−1.7 mm
Head / width32 mm (1.26 in)28.6 mm (1.13 in)−3.4 mm
Weight159 g listed116.2 g with batteries
Battery186502x CR123A
Max output700 lm1,200 lm
Throw632 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Pricefrom $287.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$239.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourcebatteryjunction.com sourced
Only head diameter listed
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Body diameter not listed

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EDC2-DFT vs EDCL2-T: how they differ

Size and weight

The SureFire EDCL2-T is the shorter light: 148.3 mm (5.84 in) against 150 mm (5.91 in), a difference of 1.7 mm (1%). At its widest point the SureFire EDCL2-T is 3.4 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (SureFire EDC2-DFT: 159 g listed; SureFire EDCL2-T: 116.2 g with batteries), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The SureFire EDCL2-T is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 700 lm for the SureFire EDC2-DFT, 71% more.

Battery

The SureFire EDC2-DFT runs on a removable 18650 battery; the SureFire EDCL2-T runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the SureFire EDC2-DFT was from $287.00 at batteryjunction.com and the SureFire EDCL2-T $239.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the SureFire EDCL2-T cost $48.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the SureFire EDCL2-T if you want a slimmer profile (3.4 mm narrower) and more output (1,200 lm vs 700 lm). On the specs we track, the SureFire EDCL2-T is ahead or level everywhere; the SureFire EDC2-DFT makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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EDC2-DFT vs EDCL2-T FAQ

Which is smaller, the SureFire EDC2-DFT or the SureFire EDCL2-T?

The SureFire EDCL2-T is the shorter light: 148.3 mm (5.84 in) against 150 mm (5.91 in), a difference of 1.7 mm (1%). At its widest point the SureFire EDCL2-T is 3.4 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (SureFire EDC2-DFT: 159 g listed; SureFire EDCL2-T: 116.2 g with batteries), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the SureFire EDC2-DFT or the SureFire EDCL2-T?

The SureFire EDCL2-T is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 700 lm for the SureFire EDC2-DFT, 71% more.

Which is cheaper, the SureFire EDC2-DFT or the SureFire EDCL2-T?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the SureFire EDC2-DFT was from $287.00 at batteryjunction.com and the SureFire EDCL2-T $239.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the SureFire EDCL2-T cost $48.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the SureFire EDC2-DFT and SureFire EDCL2-T use the same battery?

The SureFire EDC2-DFT runs on a removable 18650 battery; the SureFire EDCL2-T runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).

Compare SureFire EDC2-DFT with similar lights

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