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Streamlight Strion LED HL vs Streamlight Vulcan 180

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

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Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 657% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 480% 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 Strion LED HL — Beam distance: 219 m (719 ft)Streamlight Strion LED HL — Max candela: 12000 cdStreamlight Strion LED HL — Weight: 148 g (5.22 oz)Streamlight Strion LED HL — Length: 149.9 mm (5.90 in)Streamlight Strion LED HL — Retail price: US$165Streamlight Strion LED HL — Max lumens: 615 lmStreamlight Vulcan 180 — Beam distance: 548 m (1798 ft)Streamlight Vulcan 180 — Max candela: 75000 cdStreamlight Vulcan 180 — Weight: 1120 g (39.51 oz)Streamlight Vulcan 180 — Length: 188.7 mm (7.43 in)Streamlight Vulcan 180 — Retail price: US$210Streamlight Vulcan 180 — Max lumens: 1200 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
Streamlight Strion LED HL
Streamlight Vulcan 180
Price & carry
Retail price
US$165Cheapest
US$210Most expensive
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
1120 g (39.51 oz)Heaviest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Shortest
188.7 mm (7.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
615 lmLowest output
1200 lmHighest output
Max candela
12000 cdLowest candela
75000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
219 m (719 ft)Lowest
548 m (1798 ft)Highest
Max runtime
75 minShortest runtime
435 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Lithium Ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB and AC/DC charging via clamp-style charger holder with LED charge indicator; charges fully in ~3 hours
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, fully recharges in ~9-11 hours with battery status indicator
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX7 (waterproof to 1m submersion) / IP64
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish, Borofloat high temperature glass lens
High impact, super-tough nylon construction; rotating head of high-grade aluminum encased in super-tough nylon; reinforced D-Rings; rubberized cushioned-grip handle
Use case profile
Best for
▣Searching Large Area▣Law Enforcement▣Automotive Technicians▣Professional Use▣Weapon Mounting
▣Firefighting And Emergency Scene Lighting▣Utility And Industrial Use▣Situations Needing High Visibility In Thick Smoke Or Low Visibility Conditions
Common praise
✓Extremely Durable Construction✓Impressive Brightness/output✓Simple, Intuitive Switch Design✓Multi Mode Including Strobe For Signaling✓Compatible Charging System Across Streamlight Strion Line
✓High Brightness Output With 1200 Lumens And Long Beam Distance Of 548 Meters✓Durable Construction With Ipx7 Waterproof Rating And Impact Resistance✓Useful 180° Tilting Head To Aim Light Where Needed✓Integrated Blue Taillight Leds Enhance Visibility In Thick Smoke✓Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery With Convenient Charging Options✓Flat Base For Stable Hands Free Use
Common complaints
⚠Runtime On Highest Mode Is Relatively Short (~1 1.25 Hours)
⚠Relatively Heavy And Bulky Compared To Typical EDC Flashlights⚠Moderate Runtime On High Setting (around 4.75 To 7.25 Hours)⚠Long Recharge Time (9 To 11 Hours)
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