Comparison Console
Streamlight Strion LED HL vs SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% 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 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 101% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light 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.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light 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$165Cheapest
US$332Most expensive
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
45.2 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
615 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
12000 cdHighest candela
7600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
219 m (719 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
75 minShortest runtime
90 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable
CR123A
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
IP67
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish, Borofloat high temperature glass lens
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Searching large areaLaw enforcementAutomotive techniciansProfessional useWeapon mounting
Weapon-mounted useHome defenseNighttime shooting
Common praise
Extremely durable constructionImpressive brightness/outputSimple, intuitive switch designMulti-mode including strobe for signalingCompatible charging system across Streamlight Strion line
Well-built and durableEffective long-range beamGood brightness for home defense
Common complaints
Runtime on highest mode is relatively short (~1-1.25 hours)
Relatively high priceLower output compared to some tactical flashlightsLimited beam spill for close-quarters
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