Comparison Console
Streamlight Strion LED HL vs Streamlight Wedge XT
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% 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 Wedge XT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT 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 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% 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$155Cheapest
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
74.28 g (2.62 oz)Lightest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
615 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
12000 cdHighest candela
1900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
219 m (719 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
75 minShortest runtime
120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Lithium Polymer Cell
Charging type
USB and AC/DC charging via clamp-style charger holder with LED charge indicator; charges fully in ~3 hours
USB-C charging via waterproof port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
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 aluminum body with polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Searching large areaLaw enforcementAutomotive techniciansProfessional useWeapon mounting
Everyday carryPatrol dutyTactical maneuversAutomotive useIndustrial useDIY tasksOutdoor activities such as hunting, camping, boating
Common praise
Extremely durable constructionImpressive brightness/outputSimple, intuitive switch designMulti-mode including strobe for signalingCompatible charging system across Streamlight Strion line
Compact and lightweight design ideal for deep pocket carryRechargeable with convenient USB-C waterproof portIntuitive tail switch with momentary and constant-on operationGood runtime with two brightness levels to suit different needsDurable anodized aluminum construction and polycarbonate lensEffective five-tap lockout to prevent accidental activation
Common complaints
Runtime on highest mode is relatively short (~1-1.25 hours)
Lower maximum brightness compared to original Wedge modelBattery takes six hours to fully charge