Comparison Console
Streamlight Knucklehead 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 208% 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 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 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 343% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 208% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 38300% 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
200 lmLowest output
615 lmHighest output
Max candela
1150 cdLowest candela
12000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
Unknown
219 m (719 ft)
Max runtime
28800 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Rechargeable NiCd battery pack or 4 AA alkaline batteries
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
AC and DC fast chargers, universal steady charger optional
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
Work site illuminationProfessional use in emergency services
Searching large areaLaw enforcementAutomotive techniciansProfessional useWeapon mounting
Common praise
Bright 200 lumens with regulated intensityMultiple lighting modes including moonlight for extended runtimeDurable, impact and water resistant designRemovable strong magnet 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
No charger included with this specific purchase option
Runtime on highest mode is relatively short (~1-1.25 hours)
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