Comparison Console
Streamlight Strion LED HL vs Streamlight Syclone
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Syclone stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 660% 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$165Most expensive
US$125Cheapest
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
615 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
12000 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
219 m (719 ft)Highest
141 m (463 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
75 minShortest runtime
570 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Lithium Ion
Charging type
USB and AC/DC charging via clamp-style charger holder with LED charge indicator; charges fully in ~3 hours
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish, Borofloat high temperature glass lens
Thermoplastic with chemical-resistant lens
Use case profile
Best for
Searching large areaLaw enforcementAutomotive techniciansProfessional useWeapon mounting
Hands-free applicationsPaint matching or color identificationCompact work light
Common praise
Extremely durable constructionImpressive brightness/outputSimple, intuitive switch designMulti-mode including strobe for signalingCompatible charging system across Streamlight Strion line
Adjustable 360° rotating head for targeting lightBright cool white LED and high CRI Color-Rite LED for color accuracyUSB rechargeable with convenient battery includedCompact and lightweight design
Common complaints
Runtime on highest mode is relatively short (~1-1.25 hours)
Not rated for submersion, only water-resistant (IPX4)No exact dimensions for head/body diameter provided