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Streamlight LiteBox vs SureFire X400 Ultra

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 235% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3139% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 235% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% 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.

Streamlight LiteBox — Beam distance: 1609 m (5279 ft)Streamlight LiteBox — Max candela: 1000000 cdStreamlight LiteBox — Weight: 4600 g (162.26 oz)Streamlight LiteBox — Length: 380 mm (14.96 in)Streamlight LiteBox — Retail price: US$612.5Streamlight LiteBox — Max lumens: 3350 lmSureFire X400 Ultra — Beam distance: 213 m (699 ft)SureFire X400 Ultra — Max candela: 11300 cdSureFire X400 Ultra — Weight: 142 g (5.01 oz)SureFire X400 Ultra — Length: 94 mm (3.70 in)SureFire X400 Ultra — Retail price: US$799SureFire X400 Ultra — Max lumens: 1000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
Streamlight LiteBox
SureFire X400 Ultra
Price & carry
Retail price
US$612.5Cheapest
US$799Most expensive
Weight
4600 g (162.26 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Length
380 mm (14.96 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3350 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
1000000 cdHighest candela
11300 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1609 m (5279 ft)Highest
213 m (699 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
105 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
12V, 7.2Ah sealed lead acid rechargeable
2 x CR123A
Charging type
Vehicle mount 12V DC and AC/12V DC options
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
Unknown
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
High-impact ABS thermoplastic housing
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Search and scene lighting▣Field maintenance▣Inspection of construction sites and remote equipment▣Portable high intensity search
▣Weapon-mounted tactical illumination and aiming▣Law enforcement▣Military▣Home defense▣Self-defense applications
Common praise
✓Extremely bright with one million candela beam intensity✓Portable and rechargeable✓Versatile with articulating head and multiple mounting options✓Robust and weatherproof housing
✓High output 1000 lumens with smooth hybrid beam profile✓Highly visible laser (red or green) that rarely needs re-zeroing✓Durable Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum construction✓Ambidextrous, intuitive switching✓Reliable zero retention and rugged design
Common complaints
⚠Heavy weight due to sealed lead acid battery⚠Runtime limited to about 1.75 hours on high intensity mode⚠Large size not ideal for everyday carry
⚠High retail price⚠Laser brightness might not be intense enough for some users⚠Activation switch could feel less tactile⚠Some bulkiness for concealed carry