Comparison Console
Streamlight LiteBox vs Streamlight Vulcan 180
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 179% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 192% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 311% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 179% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 314% 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$612.5Most expensive
US$210Cheapest
Weight
4600 g (162.26 oz)Heaviest
1120 g (39.51 oz)Lightest
Length
380 mm (14.96 in)Longest
188.7 mm (7.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3350 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
1000000 cdHighest candela
75000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1609 m (5279 ft)Highest
548 m (1798 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
105 minShortest runtime
435 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
12V, 7.2Ah sealed lead acid rechargeable
Lithium Ion rechargeable
Charging type
Vehicle mount 12V DC and AC/12V DC options
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, fully recharges in ~9-11 hours with battery status indicator
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX7 (waterproof to 1m submersion) / IP64
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
High-impact ABS thermoplastic housing
High impact, super-tough nylon construction; rotating head of high-grade aluminum encased in super-tough nylon; reinforced D-Rings; rubberized cushioned-grip handle
Use case profile
Best for
Search and scene lightingField maintenanceInspection of construction sites and remote equipmentPortable high intensity search
Firefighting and emergency scene lightingUtility and industrial useSituations needing high visibility in thick smoke or low visibility conditions
Common praise
Extremely bright with one million candela beam intensityPortable and rechargeableVersatile with articulating head and multiple mounting optionsRobust and weatherproof housing
High brightness output with 1200 lumens and long beam distance of 548 metersDurable construction with IPX7 waterproof rating and impact resistanceUseful 180° tilting head to aim light where neededIntegrated blue taillight LEDs enhance visibility in thick smokeRechargeable lithium-ion battery with convenient charging optionsFlat base for stable hands-free use
Common complaints
Heavy weight due to sealed lead acid batteryRuntime limited to about 1.75 hours on high intensity modeLarge size not ideal for everyday carry
Relatively heavy and bulky compared to typical EDC flashlightsModerate runtime on high setting (around 4.75 to 7.25 hours)Long recharge time (9 to 11 hours)