Comparison Console
Fenix RC40 vs Streamlight Portable Scene Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix RC40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix RC40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix RC40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix RC40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 811% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix RC40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix RC40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7900% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$480Cheapest
US$920.2Most expensive
Weight
1310 g (46.21 oz)Lightest
11929 g (420.78 oz)Heaviest
Length
299 mm (11.77 in)Shortest
648 mm (25.51 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmLowest output
10000 lmHighest output
Max candela
126000 cdHighest candela
95000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
710 m (2329 ft)Highest
616 m (2021 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9600 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery pack 7.4V 7800mAh
Lead Acid
Charging type
AC adapter and DC car charger
AC/DC rechargeable (10 hours)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 underwater 2m
IP67
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Durable aircraft-grade aluminum, Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
High impact thermoplastic housing
Use case profile
Best for
High output illuminationLong beam distanceRechargeable useTactical and industrial applications
Emergency scene lightingFire & rescueMilitaryUtilitiesLaw enforcementIndustrial safetyConstructionEmergency medical services
Common praise
Very bright output suitable for professional useLong beam distance and runtimeSolid build quality and durable materialsDual side switches for quick mode changesPower bank function to charge external devices
Very bright output with multiple intensity levelsPortable and collapsible for easy transportLong runtime, especially on low settingRugged and weatherproof constructionCan operate indefinitely on external AC/DC power
Common complaints
Heavier and larger than typical EDC lightsRuntime in turbo mode is limited due to overheating protectionPrice is relatively highNot waterproof beyond 2 meters depth
Heavy compared to typical flashlights (about 11.9 kg)Large and bulky, not suited for handheld tasks