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Streamlight Scorpion vs Streamlight TLR-7A

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

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Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% 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 Scorpion — Max candela: 11000 cdStreamlight Scorpion — Weight: 133 g (4.69 oz)Streamlight Scorpion — Length: 125 mm (4.92 in)Streamlight Scorpion — Retail price: US$62.99Streamlight Scorpion — Impact resistance: 3 m (10 ft)Streamlight Scorpion — Max lumens: 200 lmStreamlight TLR-7A — Max candela: 5000 cdStreamlight TLR-7A — Weight: 113.4 g (4.00 oz)Streamlight TLR-7A — Length: 65.5 mm (2.58 in)Streamlight TLR-7A — Retail price: US$130.99Streamlight TLR-7A — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Streamlight TLR-7A — Max lumens: 500 lmMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistanceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$62.99Cheapest
US$130.99Most expensive
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Lightest
Length
125 mm (4.92 in)Longest
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
200 lmLowest output
500 lmHighest output
Max candela
11000 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
Unknown
140 m (459 ft)
Max runtime
150 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A lithium
CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX4
IPX7
Impact resistance
3 m (10 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Unknown
Anodized aircraft aluminum housing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useProfessional use by police, fire, emergency personnelGeneral EDC use
Subcompact handgun mountingLaw enforcementHome defenseTactical use
Common praise
Bright output for sizeSturdy construction and build qualityCompact and easy to carry
Bright 500-lumen output with focused 140m beam distanceDurable anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, customizable rear switch controlsCompact snag-free design fitting most subcompact pistolsIncludes CR123A battery
Common complaints
High battery consumptionRuntime limited due to battery type
Short runtime of about 1.5 hoursSome users report switch or mounting hardware issuesYellowish tint light compared to other modelsRequires tools (coin) for mounting screw adjustment