Comparison Console
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot vs Streamlight Strion LED HL
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 242% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 343% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 242% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion 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 2700% 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$166.73Most expensive
US$165Cheapest
Weight
655 g (23.10 oz)Heaviest
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
Length
234 mm (9.21 in)Longest
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
615 lmHighest output
Max candela
11000 cdLowest candela
12000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
210 m (689 ft)Lowest
219 m (719 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
NiCd rechargeable battery pack or 4 AA alkaline batteries
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
USB and AC/DC charging via clamp-style charger holder with LED charge indicator; charges fully in ~3 hours
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish, Borofloat high temperature glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
FirefightingSearch and RescueSituations requiring articulating head beamDurability and long beam distance
Searching large areaLaw enforcementAutomotive techniciansProfessional useWeapon mounting
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
Extremely durable constructionImpressive brightness/outputSimple, intuitive switch designMulti-mode including strobe for signalingCompatible charging system across Streamlight Strion line
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
Runtime on highest mode is relatively short (~1-1.25 hours)
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