Comparison Console
Streamlight Strion LED HL vs Streamlight TLR-7A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% 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$130.99Cheapest
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Lightest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
615 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
12000 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
219 m (719 ft)Highest
140 m (459 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
75 minShortest runtime
90 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable
CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
USB and AC/DC charging via clamp-style charger holder with LED charge indicator; charges fully in ~3 hours
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX4
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish, Borofloat high temperature glass lens
Anodized aircraft aluminum housing
Use case profile
Best for
Searching Large AreaLaw EnforcementAutomotive TechniciansProfessional UseWeapon Mounting
Subcompact Handgun MountingLaw EnforcementHome DefenseTactical Use
Common praise
Extremely Durable ConstructionImpressive Brightness/outputSimple, Intuitive Switch DesignMulti Mode Including Strobe For SignalingCompatible Charging System Across Streamlight Strion Line
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
Runtime On Highest Mode Is Relatively Short (~1 1.25 Hours)
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
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