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Streamlight Portable Scene Light vs SureFire Maximus
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire Maximus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Maximus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire Maximus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Maximus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6017% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Maximus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Maximus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% 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$920.2Most expensive
US$469Cheapest
Weight
11929 g (420.78 oz)Heaviest
195 g (6.88 oz)Lightest
Length
648 mm (25.51 in)Longest
108.6 mm (4.28 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
10000 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
95000 cdHighest candela
4100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
616 m (2021 ft)Highest
128 m (420 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
120 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lead Acid
Integrated lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
AC/DC rechargeable (10 hours)
Wall AC and car DC chargers included
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP67
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
High impact thermoplastic housing
Magnesium body
Use case profile
Best for
Emergency scene lightingFire & rescueMilitaryUtilitiesLaw enforcementIndustrial safetyConstructionEmergency medical services
Hands-free outdoor illuminationCaving and mountain adventuresAdjustable lighting needs
Common praise
Very bright output with multiple intensity levelsPortable and collapsible for easy transportLong runtime, especially on low settingRugged and weatherproof constructionCan operate indefinitely on external AC/DC power
Adjustable output dial easy to use with glovesComfortable no-chafe headband and moisture-wicking forehead padRobust magnesium construction and reliable battery life
Common complaints
Heavy compared to typical flashlights (about 11.9 kg)Large and bulky, not suited for handheld tasks
Relatively heavy for a headlamp at 195 gramsCharging port protective cap may be flimsyBattery pack design protrudes and can hit objects
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