Comparison Console
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot vs Streamlight Stinger LED HL
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 344% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 344% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2233% 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$166.73Cheapest
US$179.99Most expensive
Weight
655 g (23.10 oz)Heaviest
352 g (12.42 oz)Lightest
Length
234 mm (9.21 in)Longest
213.6 mm (8.41 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
800 lmHighest output
Max candela
11000 cdLowest candela
24000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
210 m (689 ft)Lowest
310 m (1017 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
NiCd rechargeable battery pack or 4 AA alkaline batteries
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Charging type
Unknown
Smart PiggyBack charger, Steady charger, Smart charger (USB or 12V DC input)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer
Machined aircraft aluminum body with non-slip rubberized comfort grip, unbreakable polycarbonate lens with scratch-resistant coating
Use case profile
Best for
FirefightingSearch and RescueSituations requiring articulating head beamDurability and long beam distance
Law enforcementFirefightingIndustrial techniciansSituations requiring high lumen output and wide flood beam
Common praise
Articulating 360-degree head for flexibilityLong beam distance of 210 metersMultiple brightness levels including long runtime moonlight modeDurable, shockproof construction with IPX4 water resistanceMagnet with strong pull for hands-free use
High brightness with wide area illuminationDurable and reliable for professional useMultiple modes including strobe for tactical needsRechargeable battery with long lifecycle
Common complaints
Relatively heavy at 655 gramsBattery pack not included, uses either NiCd rechargeable battery pack or 4 AA alkaline batteriesCharging cords and chargers sold separately
Relatively heavy compared to smaller EDC lightsNot the most compact optionCharging times vary depending on charger used