Comparison Console
Streamlight Strion LED HL vs SureFire E2D Defender Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 120% 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$165Cheapest
US$259Most expensive
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
615 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
12000 cdHighest candela
10600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
219 m (719 ft)Highest
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
75 minShortest runtime
165 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Two 123A batteries
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)
Unknown
Material
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish, Borofloat high temperature glass lens
High-strength aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Searching large areaLaw enforcementAutomotive techniciansProfessional useWeapon mounting
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseAdministrative tasks
Common praise
Extremely durable constructionImpressive brightness/outputSimple, intuitive switch designMulti-mode including strobe for signalingCompatible charging system across Streamlight Strion line
High brightness with wide beam and good rangeLong battery life on low modeDurable aerospace aluminum buildEffective dual output modesSelf-defense oriented design features
Common complaints
Runtime on highest mode is relatively short (~1-1.25 hours)
Bezel can become hot during extended high output useSharp bezel may cause minor injury if mishandledTail cap can accumulate dust and debris when carried in pocket
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