Emisar D3AA vs SureFire EDCL1-T size comparison
The SureFire EDCL1-T is 35.3 mm (1.39 in) longer than the Emisar D3AA, and 4.6 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
The SureFire EDCL1-T is 35.3 mm (1.39 in) longer than the Emisar D3AA, and 4.6 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Emisar D3AA Check price ↗ | SureFire EDCL1-T Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 79 mm (3.11 in) | 114.3 mm (4.50 in)+35.3 mm |
| Head / width | 24 mm (0.94 in) | 28.6 mm (1.12 in)+4.6 mm |
| Body | 19 mm (0.75 in) | — |
| Weight | 36 g without battery | 93.6 g with battery |
| Battery | 14500 / AA | CR123A |
| Max output | — | 500 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $35.81 at intl-outdoor.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | intl-outdoor.com sourced Output depends on LED option | batteryjunction.com sourced Body diameter not listed |
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D3AA vs EDCL1-T: how they differ
Size and weight
The Emisar D3AA is the shorter light: 79 mm (3.11 in) against 114.3 mm (4.50 in), a difference of 35.3 mm (31%). At its widest point the Emisar D3AA is 4.6 mm slimmer (24 vs 28.6 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Emisar D3AA: 36 g without battery; SureFire EDCL1-T: 93.6 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The SureFire EDCL1-T is rated at 500 lm; we have no published maximum for the Emisar D3AA. Output for the Emisar D3AA depends on the LED option chosen.
Battery
The Emisar D3AA runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Emisar D3AA was $35.81 at intl-outdoor.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Emisar D3AA cost $179.19 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 Emisar D3AA if you want a shorter light (35.3 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (4.6 mm narrower). On the specs we track, the Emisar D3AA is ahead or level everywhere; the SureFire EDCL1-T 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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D3AA vs EDCL1-T FAQ
Which is smaller, the Emisar D3AA or the SureFire EDCL1-T?
The Emisar D3AA is the shorter light: 79 mm (3.11 in) against 114.3 mm (4.50 in), a difference of 35.3 mm (31%). At its widest point the Emisar D3AA is 4.6 mm slimmer (24 vs 28.6 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Emisar D3AA: 36 g without battery; SureFire EDCL1-T: 93.6 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is cheaper, the Emisar D3AA or the SureFire EDCL1-T?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Emisar D3AA was $35.81 at intl-outdoor.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Emisar D3AA cost $179.19 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Emisar D3AA and SureFire EDCL1-T use the same battery?
The Emisar D3AA runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Emisar D3AA: specs from Emisar product page (manufacturer). Price $35.81 from intl-outdoor.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- SureFire EDCL1-T: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $215.00 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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