Surefire made another leap in flashlight technology when they finally announced the release of their SureFire P2X Fury with IntelliBeam. Whilst we usually think of flashlight technology in terms of lumens, power efficiency, colour and strobe functions, Surefire added another feature that would make (or not) competitors scramble to find the same function in their product lines --- making the flashlight smarter. The IntelliBeam feature was already announced during the SHOT Show 2015 in January.

Last 16 June, Surefire announced their release of the a version of their popular P2X Fury flashlight equipped with  the IntelliBeam Technology.  The Intellibeam Technology is made up of a sensor and microprocessor that continuously evaluate the lighting conditions in which the user is in an adjust the output accordingly. What it does is that if it senses that it's indoor and close quarters, it will go for a lower setting and once in a wider location, such as outside, it goes to a higher setting so it can cast a brighter light at a wider area. The output can range from 15 to 600 lumens depending on the environment and the first thing that comes to my mind with this technology is power efficiency and prolonging the life of the flashlight.

To enable the Intellibeam Technology in the Sure P2X Fury Flashlight, the user just needs to press or click the tailcap. But if the user needs the maximum output, all 600 lumens of it, he/she just needs to turn off and press or click again within one second.

Some will say the this is a solution in search of a problem, but it has to be fully tested in an situation that the technology will show that an auto-sensing and output flashlight is what is needed. Sometimes we do beam our flashlights at full power in other people's faces even if not intending to,  a flashlight that adjusts itself to avoid glare can be a helpful thing. Only in tactical situations where we need the full power of the flashlight shall all the available output and lumens shall be put to use.

Priced at US$229 the package includes two included 123A lithium batteries, 6 inches in length and weighs 5.7 ounces with the battries. It has a run time of 46 hours on low (15 lumens) and 1.5 hours on high (600 lumens).

Press release below the video:

SureFire Unveils World’s Finest Auto-Adjusting Flashlight: The New Fury With IntelliBeam Technology

Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, is releasing its first auto-adjusting flashlight—an IntelliBeam™ version of the popular P2X Fury. This new Fury with proprietary IntelliBeam™ Technology (P2XIB)­ features an intelligent sensor and microprocessor-based system that continuously and seamlessly adjusts light output by constantly evaluating your surroundings. This model always delivers the right amount of light for the task at hand.

This cutting-edge technology also helps preserve dark-adapted vision by evaluating the environment before turning on, so it never activates on high in close quarters. If you’re in an open field, you’ll get all 600 lumens. If you’re prepping gear or loading a vehicle, it will dial in the necessary output based on the environmental feedback it receives, down to as little as 15 lumens. Just press or click the tailcap switch to engage this auto-adjusting mode. To override this mode, simply return to off and press or click again within one second to activate the max-output/tactical mode. This second press or click locks in all 600 lumens where maximum output is needed. The P2XIB defaults to IntelliBeam mode when it’s off for more than one second.

The P2X Fury with IntelliBeam Technology—like all Fury models—uses a high-performance LED to deliver its broad, intense light that’s focused by its reflector into a smooth, wide beam with a bright central area and generous peripheral light. The high-strength aerospace aluminum body is knurled to provide a comfortable yet secure grip and it is hard anodized to military specifications (Mil-Spec Type III) for extreme resistance to abrasion and corrosion.

The P2XIB is powered by two 123A lithium batteries (included) and has a MSRP of $229. It’s available for purchase via authorized SureFire dealers, by visiting www.surefire.com, or by calling SureFire at 800-828-8809.