Comparison Console
Streamlight Stinger LED HL vs Streamlight UltraStinger LED
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 40% 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$179.99Cheapest
US$188.14Most expensive
Weight
352 g (12.42 oz)Lightest
564 g (19.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
213.6 mm (8.41 in)Shortest
300 mm (11.81 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmLowest output
1100 lmHighest output
Max candela
24000 cdLowest candela
65000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
310 m (1017 ft)Lowest
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 min
90 min
Power & durability
Battery type
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Nickel-metal Hydride Ni-MH sub-C battery
Charging type
Smart PiggyBack charger, Steady charger, Smart charger (USB or 12V DC input)
120V AC / 12V DC smart charger, optional 2.5-hour fast charger available
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
Machined aircraft aluminum body with non-slip rubberized comfort grip, unbreakable polycarbonate lens with scratch-resistant coating
Anodized aluminum body with non-slip rubberized comfort grip, unbreakable polycarbonate lens with scratch-resistant coating
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementFirefightingIndustrial techniciansSituations requiring high lumen output and wide flood beam
Professional useLaw enforcementSecurity personnelIndustrial crewsFirst responders
Common praise
High brightness with wide area illuminationDurable and reliable for professional useMultiple modes including strobe for tactical needsRechargeable battery with long lifecycle
Bright, powerful beam with long reachDurable and reliable build qualityMultiple user-selectable modes with programmable switchRechargeable battery with included smart charger
Common complaints
Relatively heavy compared to smaller EDC lightsNot the most compact optionCharging times vary depending on charger used
Heavier and larger than compact EDC lightsRelatively short runtime on highest output