Surefire E2D Ultra vs. Surefire Fury

[vr4corrado]

Hi Im new to these forums and read up the reviews on both the E2D Ultra and the Fury but need some help. This will be my EDC Light and unfortunately right now I dont have the money for both. Based on what it will be used for which would be the better of the 2 to use as an everyday Light.

Thanks in advance,

Alex

 

[tonkem]

Depends on how much power you need, and if you need a tactical light. I would suggest you give some more information about how you will use the light, so that perhaps a better recommendation can be made. Also, size will matter with an EDC light, so you may want to consider one of the many one cell lights, or single aa lights.

Hi Im new to these forums and read up the reviews on both the E2D Ultra and the Fury but need some help. This will be my EDC Light and unfortunately right now I dont have the money for both. Based on what it will be used for which would be the better of the 2 to use as an everyday Light.

Thanks in advance,

Alex

 

[vr4corrado]

I think I understand....Maybe not the best size for an everyday carry. So how would you categorize the 2 lights? Are they BugOut bag lights? If given the choice between the 2 and only being able to choose one, which do you grab to throw in your bag.

Alex

 

[carrot]

They are similar on paper only. They are very different in terms of actual usage.

The Fury is a pretty big light, so it will carry best in your back pocket (jeans?) or a holster. The E2D Ultra is designed for pocket carry and will carry easily clipped to your pocket.

Finally, the Fury is designed to light up a large swath of area (best for searching) and the E2D Ultra is designed to light up a small area very brightly (best for spotting). Respectively these styles might be described floody and throwy, but it does not mean they cannot be pressed into each other's roles.

If you describe the things you need and use a flashlight for on a daily basis the experienced members here would be able to fine-tune their suggestions/recommendations to your needs. Without knowing anything more about your needs I would simply suggest the E2D because it is smaller and easier to carry.

 

[Retinator]

Don't forget all of the versions of the Fury........

The spikes on the E2DL-U might be a turn off, though I'm sure it'll throw nicely, if that's what you need
E2DL-U is probably longer than the Fury, but much thinner.
You can also tailstand the E2DL-U

I've always loved the combat grip so a gripped Fury may appeal, but it's only 1 mode
Low mode on the Fury is what,,, 15 lumens VS the 5 on the E2DL-U....

Ah get both and let us know how it goes lol

 

[tonkem]

If it were me, I would go with the fury, only because I don't like the high beam coming on first, and on the fury the low beam comes on first (on the 2 stage fury). That is just me. I have an old E2D LED (not E2DL) that is 60 lumens and I like the body and the low coming on first, and the size, but it is relegated to the glove box. The Fury is my wife's EDC, in her purse. For EDC, I prefer a smaller light, like a one cell 123, Surefire E1L, or the Zebralight SC52 (one AA, or 14500), which is 500 lumens with the 14500(granted for only 1 minute). It is all in what you need the light for, and what you consider to be too large for you. Both are going to be great lights, but you need to settle on the interface that you like best, and like others have said "buy both" and sell the other one.

My .02.

I think I understand....Maybe not the best size for an everyday carry. So how would you categorize the 2 lights? Are they BugOut bag lights? If given the choice between the 2 and only being able to choose one, which do you grab to throw in your bag.

Alex

 

[880arm]

The quote below is from the E2DL Ultra thread and shows a comparison between the beams of the Fury and the Ultra. The distance to the swing in the photos was 30 yards.

As far as beam characteristics are concerned, the E2DL Ultra has a brighter hotspot with a broader spill, although that spill is not quite as bright as from the Fury. Generally speaking, the E2DL Ultra is a thrower with a very broad spill beam and the Fury is a fairly floody light with a really nice hotspot. Both are nice lights with fairly versatile beams.

For most folks I would say the 2-mode Fury is the better EDC light since it always comes on first in low mode and lacks the aggressive bezel of the E2DL Ultra. However, as the others said, the best choice for you depends upon how you want to use it.

The light is a performer and I was very surprised by the beam. Not by the hotspot but by the amount of spill produced. As shown in these two pictures, the spill from the E2DL Ultra is actually wider than that of the Fury, although not as bright (look at the ground on either side of the tripod).

More photos, along with side-by-side comparisons of beamshots, are in the review.

Oh and by the way, :welcome:

 

[vr4corrado]

Thanks for the welcome and all the replies. As of right now I'm leaning towards the E2DL Ultra based on the patterns shown above and I actually like the more aggressive look of the E2DL and also the fact that it is a little thinner in design. Hopefully in time I will be able to purchase the Fury as well. Then I'd have the best of both worlds.

Thanks again,

Alex

 

[tobrien]

for EDC i'd say go with the E2DL Ultra honestly. I don't own the Ultra, but I do own a Fury Defender (single mode) and it's amazing, but I can see it being overwhelming for EDC use i suppose

 

[PocketRocket]

*Poof*

 

[kelmo]

Welcome to CPF vr4corrado!

Both lights really light up whats in front of you. I would get the Defender. It is easier to carry. Just place the bezel against your leg and double tap to get the low beam 1st. After a while this becomes 2nd nature. Plus it is a pretty decent weapon if you've had any hand to hand combat training.

On the other hand the Fury gives you more bang for the buck. But it is a much bigger light.

kelmo

 

[awenta]

I prefer the e series just because it's slimmer and more comfortable. And I'm so glad they got rid of the old clip and went with the lx2 style.

I don't think the fury would be a reasonable pocket light.

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[Al_Cohol]

The quote below is from the E2DL Ultra thread and shows a comparison between the beams of the Fury and the Ultra. The distance to the swing in the photos was 30 yards.

As far as beam characteristics are concerned, the E2DL Ultra has a brighter hotspot with a broader spill, although that spill is not quite as bright as from the Fury. Generally speaking, the E2DL Ultra is a thrower with a very broad spill beam and the Fury is a fairly floody light with a really nice hotspot. Both are nice lights with fairly versatile beams.

For most folks I would say the 2-mode Fury is the better EDC light since it always comes on first in low mode and lacks the aggressive bezel of the E2DL Ultra. However, as the others said, the best choice for you depends upon how you want to use it.





Oh and by the way, :welcome:

Thank you for posting those beam shots, I've been trying to find side by side comparisons of these two lights and haven't come up with much. I've been eyeing both those lights, and even though I don't love the UI of the E2DLU, I much prefer that type of beam. To me the floody beam of the Fury cuts off so drastically at the edges, those type of beams make me feel like I have tunnel vision. The E2DLU has that much more gradual spill that is less harsh on my eyes. Much more gradient.

To the OP, I'd prefer the E2DLU, as far as the beam goes, along with the design. The Fury seems a bit too big on the head, not that either are compact by any means, besides the strike bezel the E2D seems much more pocketable. I just don't love the controls, I'd much prefer if the E2D came with the tactical twisty switch.

 

[TEEJ]

Thank you for posting those beam shots, I've been trying to find side by side comparisons of these two lights and haven't come up with much. I've been eyeing both those lights, and even though I don't love the UI of the E2DLU, I much prefer that type of beam. To me the floody beam of the Fury cuts off so drastically at the edges, those type of beams make me feel like I have tunnel vision. The E2DLU has that much more gradual spill that is less harsh on my eyes. Much more gradient.

To the OP, I'd prefer the E2DLU, as far as the beam goes, along with the design. The Fury seems a bit too big on the head, not that either are compact by any means, besides the strike bezel the E2D seems much more pocketable. I just don't love the controls, I'd much prefer if the E2D came with the tactical twisty switch.

In my experience, its the opposite though. The tightly focused TIR beam is the one with a sharper break between light and dark, and the Fury has a more gradual gradient.

Its mostly because the TIR lens is focusing the beam like that...MAKING it sharper. If just going by the above pics, it can be misleading though.

In real life usage, the Fury's beam has the more gentle transition from hot spot to corona to spill...while the TIR version has more hot spot, and less corona and less spill, with a sharper cut off.


If you look at the areas that are DARK on the TIR's shot, you can see what's there in the Fury's shot. For example, look at the two little statues in front, to the left and right of the swing. In the TIR shot, they are about bracketing the light's beam. In the fury shot, you can see trees, bushes, etc, to the sides of those statues. You can also see stuff to the sides of the areas on the way out to the swing, closer to the camera, etc.


I'm not saying to get one or the other, just clarifying my real life impressions of both lights, as I have them.

:D

 

[BenChiew]

Plus with the Fury, you can get it bored to take the 18650 battery.
I think Barry has some that is bored and ready to go.

 

[Lumenhead]

In my experience, its the opposite though. The tightly focused TIR beam is the one with a sharper break between light and dark, and the Fury has a more gradual gradient.

Its mostly because the TIR lens is focusing the beam like that...MAKING it sharper. If just going by the above pics, it can be misleading though.

In real life usage, the Fury's beam has the more gentle transition from hot spot to corona to spill...while the TIR version has more hot spot, and less corona and less spill, with a sharper cut off.


If you look at the areas that are DARK on the TIR's shot, you can see what's there in the Fury's shot. For example, look at the two little statues in front, to the left and right of the swing. In the TIR shot, they are about bracketing the light's beam. In the fury shot, you can see trees, bushes, etc, to the sides of those statues. You can also see stuff to the sides of the areas on the way out to the swing, closer to the camera, etc.


I'm not saying to get one or the other, just clarifying my real life impressions of both lights, as I have them.

:D

Is there an equivalent (same size) thrower/clone,to the E2D Ultra?