Fenix GL07 vs SureFire X300U-A size comparison
The SureFire X300U-A is 29.2 mm (1.15 in) longer than the Fenix GL07, and 3 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 39 g heavier (with battery).
The SureFire X300U-A is 29.2 mm (1.15 in) longer than the Fenix GL07, and 3 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 39 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix GL07 Check price ↗ | SureFire X300U-A Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 66.3 mm (2.61 in) | 95.5 mm (3.76 in)+29.2 mm |
| Height | 31.6 mm (1.24 in) | 28.6 mm (1.13 in)−3 mm |
| Thickness | 28.2 mm (1.11 in) | 28.6 mm (1.13 in)+0.4 mm |
| Weight | 74 g with battery | 113 g with batteries+39 g |
| Battery | 16340 | 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 700 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 240 m | 213 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $89.95 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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GL07 vs X300U-A: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix GL07 is the shorter light: 66.3 mm (2.61 in) against 95.5 mm (3.76 in), a difference of 29.2 mm (31%). At its widest point the SureFire X300U-A is 3 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 31.6 mm). The Fenix GL07 is 39 g lighter (74 g vs 113 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The SureFire X300U-A is rated brighter: 1,000 lm maximum vs 700 lm for the Fenix GL07, 43% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL07 reaches further: 240 m vs 213 m rated throw (13% more).
Battery
The Fenix GL07 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 GL07 was $89.95 at fenixlighting.com and the SureFire X300U-A $379.00 at surefire.com, so the Fenix GL07 cost $289.05 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 GL07 if you want a shorter light (29.2 mm shorter), less weight (39 g lighter) and longer throw (240 m vs 213 m). Choose the SureFire X300U-A if you want a slimmer profile (3 mm narrower) and more output (1,000 lm vs 700 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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GL07 vs X300U-A FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix GL07 or the SureFire X300U-A?
The Fenix GL07 is the shorter light: 66.3 mm (2.61 in) against 95.5 mm (3.76 in), a difference of 29.2 mm (31%). At its widest point the SureFire X300U-A is 3 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 31.6 mm). The Fenix GL07 is 39 g lighter (74 g vs 113 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix GL07 or the SureFire X300U-A?
The SureFire X300U-A is rated brighter: 1,000 lm maximum vs 700 lm for the Fenix GL07, 43% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL07 reaches further: 240 m vs 213 m rated throw (13% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix GL07 or the SureFire X300U-A?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL07 was $89.95 at fenixlighting.com and the SureFire X300U-A $379.00 at surefire.com, so the Fenix GL07 cost $289.05 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix GL07 and SureFire X300U-A use the same battery?
The Fenix GL07 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 GL07: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $89.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- SureFire X300U-A: specs from SureFire product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $379.00 from surefire.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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