Comparison Console
Streamlight Strion LED HL vs SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire E2D LED 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 38% 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 Strion LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D LED 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.
SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra 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 44% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% 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$265Most 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 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
12000 cdLowest candela
16000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
219 m (719 ft)Highest
127 m (417 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
75 minShortest runtime
135 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable
2 x 123A lithium primary 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
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
Unknown
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish, Borofloat high temperature glass lens
Hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Searching large areaLaw enforcementAutomotive techniciansProfessional useWeapon mounting
Self-defenseGeneral purpose handheld useTactical applications
Common praise
Extremely durable constructionImpressive brightness/outputSimple, intuitive switch designMulti-mode including strobe for signalingCompatible charging system across Streamlight Strion line
Highly versatile beam combining long reach and wide spillGood runtime with thermal regulation extending useSecure grip with aggressive knurling and flared tail capLifetime warranty
Common complaints
Runtime on highest mode is relatively short (~1-1.25 hours)
High retail priceAggressive bezel styling may not appeal to all users
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