Tactical flashlights worn on the wrist, known as wristlights by SureFire, have continued to develop since TFB first reported on them in 2013. At that time, the adornment was little more than a flashlight with a max output of 180 lumens with a steep initial price of $495. That particular light-only variant evolved significantly in both quality and consumer price – now seen on SureFire’s website for $169.

SureFire 2211 Variable-Output LED WristLight

For those seeking a more watch-like option, the company released the SureFire 2211 Luminox WristLight (Rechargeable Variable-Output LED WristLight + Watch) in 2013, a variant that remains prohibitively expensive for most of us at retail price of $649.

Great news for those interested in the gear but not necessarily the luxury. SureFire has announced the 2211 Signature Variable-Output Rechargeable LED WristLight. At roughly 30% the cost, your first thought might be, “Okay, what’s the difference?”. You’re not alone. I went through the product pages for you line by line, because TFB loves you.

	2211® Signature Variable-Output Rechargeable LED WristLight	SureFire 2211® Luminox® WristLight Rechargeable Variable-Output LED WristLight+Watch
Lumens & Run Time	High: 300 lumens / 1 hour* Med: 60 lumens / 4 hours Low: 15 lumens / 13 hours	High: 300 lumens / 1 hour* Med: 60 lumens / 4 hours* Low: 15 lumens / 13 hours*
Surefire Note:	*All performance claims tested to ANSI/NEMA FL1-2009 Standard.	* Runtime until output drops below 10% of maximum output at this setting. (ANSI standard)
Length:	2.36 inches	Unknown/Unpublished
Weight:	3.75 ounces	5.0 ounces
Battery:	Lithium-ion	Lithium-ion
Model-specific features (1):	MaxVision Beam™ (apparently that’s a thing?) Hard-anodized aluminum body	Classic design High-quality Swiss quartz movement Self-illuminating tritium hands and markers that glow continuously Hardened, scratch-resistant mineral crystal Sealed gasket for water resistance Lightweight, hard-anodized aerospace aluminum Heavy duty rubber wristband
Retail Price:	$199	$649

(1) – These features are reiterated from the respective product pages. Items like a scratch-resistant face may be common to both, but weren’t specifically mentioned.

Additionally, the new Signature watch states “There’s even an optional 2211 WristLight Conversion Headstrap accessory (sold separately) that allows you to convert the WristLight into a headlamp”. While I assume this headlamp will work with the Luminox model as well, it isn’t mentioned on the website.