Fenix GL06 vs SureFire X300U-A size comparison
The SureFire X300U-A is 34.5 mm (1.36 in) longer than the Fenix GL06, and 3.4 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 44 g heavier (with battery).
The SureFire X300U-A is 34.5 mm (1.36 in) longer than the Fenix GL06, and 3.4 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 44 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix GL06 Check price ↗ | SureFire X300U-A Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 61 mm (2.40 in) | 95.5 mm (3.76 in)+34.5 mm |
| Height | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 28.6 mm (1.13 in)−3.4 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm (1.10 in) | 28.6 mm (1.13 in)+0.6 mm |
| Weight | 69.1 g with battery | 113 g with batteries+44 g |
| Battery | 16340 | 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 600 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 140 m | 213 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $84.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $379.00 at surefire.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | surefire.com sourced SureFire publishes length and bezel diameter only (drawn at bezel height); throw computed from 11,300 cd peak intensity |
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GL06 vs X300U-A: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix GL06 is the shorter light: 61 mm (2.40 in) against 95.5 mm (3.76 in), a difference of 34.5 mm (36%). At its widest point the SureFire X300U-A is 3.4 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 32 mm). The Fenix GL06 is 44 g lighter (69.1 g vs 113 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The SureFire X300U-A is rated brighter: 1,000 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix GL06, 67% more. For beam distance the SureFire X300U-A reaches further: 213 m vs 140 m rated throw (52% more).
Battery
The Fenix GL06 runs on a removable 16340 battery; the SureFire X300U-A runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 16340 cell is about 16 × 34 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL06 was $84.95 at fenixlighting.com and the SureFire X300U-A $379.00 at surefire.com, so the Fenix GL06 cost $294.05 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are weapon lights in our catalog with a weapon body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix GL06 if you want a shorter light (34.5 mm shorter) and less weight (44 g lighter). Choose the SureFire X300U-A if you want a slimmer profile (3.4 mm narrower), more output (1,000 lm vs 600 lm) and longer throw (213 m vs 140 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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GL06 vs X300U-A FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix GL06 or the SureFire X300U-A?
The Fenix GL06 is the shorter light: 61 mm (2.40 in) against 95.5 mm (3.76 in), a difference of 34.5 mm (36%). At its widest point the SureFire X300U-A is 3.4 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 32 mm). The Fenix GL06 is 44 g lighter (69.1 g vs 113 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix GL06 or the SureFire X300U-A?
The SureFire X300U-A is rated brighter: 1,000 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix GL06, 67% more. For beam distance the SureFire X300U-A reaches further: 213 m vs 140 m rated throw (52% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix GL06 or the SureFire X300U-A?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL06 was $84.95 at fenixlighting.com and the SureFire X300U-A $379.00 at surefire.com, so the Fenix GL06 cost $294.05 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix GL06 and SureFire X300U-A use the same battery?
The Fenix GL06 runs on a removable 16340 battery; the SureFire X300U-A runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 16340 cell is about 16 × 34 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix GL06: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $84.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- SureFire X300U-A: specs from SureFire product page (manufacturer). Price $379.00 from surefire.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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