Comparison Console
Streamlight Stinger 2020 vs Streamlight Stinger LED HL
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Stinger 2020 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Stinger 2020 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger 2020 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger 2020 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger 2020 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger 2020 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1500% 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$225Most expensive
US$179.99Cheapest
Weight
349 g (12.31 oz)Lightest
352 g (12.42 oz)Heaviest
Length
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
213.6 mm (8.41 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
25000 cdHighest candela
24000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
315 m (1033 ft)Highest
310 m (1017 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1440 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x SL-B26 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable (2600mAh)
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Charging type
Micro USB charging cradle and built-in Micro USB port on batteries
Smart PiggyBack charger, Steady charger, Smart charger (USB or 12V DC input)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
CNC machined aluminum alloy
Machined aircraft aluminum body with non-slip rubberized comfort grip, unbreakable polycarbonate lens with scratch-resistant coating
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseDuty UseOutdoor ActivitiesEvery Situation Requiring Powerful Illumination
Law EnforcementFirefightingIndustrial TechniciansSituations Requiring High Lumen Output And Wide Flood Beam
Common praise
High Maximum Output And BrightnessLong Runtime Especially On Medium And Low ModesErgonomic Design With Firm Grip And Anti Roll BodyMode Selector Switch Allowing Quick Access To Desired OutputMultiple Activation Switches (front And Tail) For ConvenienceIpx7 Water Resistance And 2 Meter Impact ResistanceCompatibility With Existing Stinger ChargersBuilt In Micro USB Charging On Batteries For On The Go Charging
High Brightness With Wide Area IlluminationDurable And Reliable For Professional UseMultiple Modes Including Strobe For Tactical NeedsRechargeable Battery With Long Lifecycle
Common complaints
Maximum Output Is A Brief Burst Then Steps Down To Half BrightnessSwitches Require Considerable Force To Activate Constant On, Less Comfortable Than Older ModelsWide Beam Angle Reduces Peak Beam Intensity And Range Compared To Previous High Intensity Variants
Relatively Heavy Compared To Smaller EDC LightsNot The Most Compact OptionCharging Times Vary Depending On Charger Used
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