Comparison Console
Streamlight Portable Scene Light vs SureFire X400 Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% 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 X400 Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8301% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra 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 X400 Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% 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$799Cheapest
Weight
11929 g (420.78 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Length
648 mm (25.51 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
10000 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
95000 cdHighest candela
11300 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
616 m (2021 ft)Highest
213 m (699 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
120 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lead Acid
2 x CR123A
Charging type
AC/DC rechargeable (10 hours)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IP67
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
High impact thermoplastic housing
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Emergency Scene LightingFire & RescueMilitaryUtilitiesLaw EnforcementIndustrial SafetyConstructionEmergency Medical Services
Weapon Mounted Tactical Illumination And AimingLaw EnforcementMilitaryHome DefenseSelf Defense Applications
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
High Output 1000 Lumens With Smooth Hybrid Beam ProfileHighly Visible Laser (red Or Green) That Rarely Needs Re ZeroingDurable Mil Spec Hard Anodized Aluminum ConstructionAmbidextrous, Intuitive SwitchingReliable Zero Retention And Rugged Design
Common complaints
Heavy Compared To Typical Flashlights (about 11.9 Kg)Large And Bulky, Not Suited For Handheld Tasks
High Retail PriceLaser Brightness Might Not Be Intense Enough For Some UsersActivation Switch Could Feel Less TactileSome Bulkiness For Concealed Carry
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