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Streamlight Portable Scene Light vs SureFire X400V

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

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SureFire X400V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire X400V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2757% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

SureFire X400V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SureFire X400V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7264% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire X400V stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2757% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

SureFire X400V stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% 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 Portable Scene Light — Beam distance: 616 m (2021 ft)Streamlight Portable Scene Light — Max candela: 95000 cdStreamlight Portable Scene Light — Weight: 11929 g (420.78 oz)Streamlight Portable Scene Light — Length: 648 mm (25.51 in)Streamlight Portable Scene Light — Retail price: US$920.2Streamlight Portable Scene Light — Max lumens: 10000 lmSureFire X400V — Beam distance: 225 m (738 ft)SureFire X400V — Max candela: 11500 cdSureFire X400V — Weight: 162 g (5.71 oz)SureFire X400V — Length: 101 mm (3.98 in)SureFire X400V — Retail price: US$749SureFire X400V — Max lumens: 350 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
Streamlight Portable Scene Light
SureFire X400V
Price & carry
Retail price
US$920.2Most expensive
US$749Cheapest
Weight
11929 g (420.78 oz)Heaviest
162 g (5.71 oz)Lightest
Length
648 mm (25.51 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
10000 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
95000 cdHighest candela
11500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
616 m (2021 ft)Highest
225 m (738 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
150 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lead Acid
Two 123A lithium
Charging type
AC/DC rechargeable (10 hours)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP67
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
High impact thermoplastic housing
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
▣Emergency scene lighting▣Fire & rescue▣Military▣Utilities▣Law enforcement▣Industrial safety▣Construction▣Emergency medical services
▣Tactical operations▣Use with night vision devices▣Force-on-force training▣Weapon mounting on handguns and long guns
Common praise
✓Very bright output with multiple intensity levels✓Portable and collapsible for easy transport✓Long runtime, especially on low setting✓Rugged and weatherproof construction✓Can operate indefinitely on external AC/DC power
✓Versatile dual-spectrum illumination modes✓High-quality recoil-proof LEDs with stable output✓Multiple activation switch options with ambidextrous controls✓Durable aerospace aluminum body with hard anodized finish✓Effective infrared laser for stealth and training
Common complaints
⚠Heavy compared to typical flashlights (about 11.9 kg)⚠Large and bulky, not suited for handheld tasks
⚠Relatively short runtime on high output white light⚠No rechargeable battery or charging options included⚠IPX4 water resistance may not suit extreme wet environments⚠Relatively high retail price compared to casual flashlights