Comparison Console
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot vs Streamlight UltraStinger LED
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 511% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 511% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight UltraStinger LED 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$188.14Most expensive
Weight
655 g (23.10 oz)Heaviest
564 g (19.89 oz)Lightest
Length
234 mm (9.21 in)Shortest
300 mm (11.81 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
1100 lmHighest output
Max candela
11000 cdLowest candela
65000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
210 m (689 ft)Lowest
510 m (1673 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 Ni-MH sub-C battery
Charging type
Unknown
120V AC / 12V DC smart charger, optional 2.5-hour fast charger available
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer
Anodized 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
Professional useLaw enforcementSecurity personnelIndustrial crewsFirst responders
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
Bright, powerful beam with long reachDurable and reliable build qualityMultiple user-selectable modes with programmable switchRechargeable battery with included smart charger
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
Heavier and larger than compact EDC lightsRelatively short runtime on highest output