Comparison Console
Streamlight Portable Scene Light vs SureFire XVL2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire XVL2 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 cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 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 XVL2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2400% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 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$920.2Cheapest
US$1619Most expensive
Weight
11929 g (420.78 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Length
648 mm (25.51 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
10000 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
95000 cdHighest candela
820 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
616 m (2021 ft)Highest
54 m (177 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
120 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lead Acid
1x CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
AC/DC rechargeable (10 hours)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP67
IPX8 (66 feet, 2 hours)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
High impact thermoplastic housing
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Emergency scene lightingFire & rescueMilitaryUtilitiesLaw enforcementIndustrial safetyConstructionEmergency medical services
Handgun and carbine weapon mountingTactical use in low-light and infrared environments
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
Durable mil-spec aluminum constructionVersatile multi-spectrum lighting and laser optionsCompact size and lightweight designIPX8 waterproof ratingAmbidextrous switching for tactical use
Common complaints
Heavy compared to typical flashlights (about 11.9 kg)Large and bulky, not suited for handheld tasks
High retail priceShort runtime on white light mode (1.5 hours)Non-rechargeable battery requirement (uses disposable CR123A)