Comparison Console
Streamlight Strion LED HL vs SureFire M600DF Scout Light Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire M600DF Scout Light Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire M600DF Scout Light Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 144% 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 53% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M600DF Scout Light Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 112% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M600DF Scout Light Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M600DF Scout Light Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 144% 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 M600DF Scout Light Pro 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$349Most expensive
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
146 g (5.15 oz)Lightest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
141 mm (5.55 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
615 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
12000 cdLowest candela
16000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
219 m (719 ft)Lowest
250 m (820 ft)Highest
Max runtime
75 minShortest runtime
90 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable
SF18650B rechargeable or two 123A lithium
Charging type
USB and AC/DC charging via clamp-style charger holder with LED charge indicator; charges fully in ~3 hours
Proprietary cradle charging for SF18650B battery (battery must be removed to charge)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
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
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum with tempered glass window
Use case profile
Best for
Searching large areaLaw enforcementAutomotive techniciansProfessional useWeapon mounting
Tactical close to long-range applicationsWeapon-mounted tactical useSituational awareness in low light environments
Common praise
Extremely durable constructionImpressive brightness/outputSimple, intuitive switch designMulti-mode including strobe for signalingCompatible charging system across Streamlight Strion line
High-quality, rugged construction suitable for combat-like conditionsBright 1,500 lumen output with balanced beam profileDual fuel capability with included rechargeable SF18650B battery or two 123A lithium batteriesSecure and quick mounting with M75 thumbscrew mountEffective balance of reach and spill light for situational awarenessRelatively lightweight at 146 grams
Common complaints
Runtime on highest mode is relatively short (~1-1.25 hours)
Requires removal of battery for charging via proprietary cradleBeam throw limited to approximately 250 meters, less than specialized throw-focused weapon lightsHigher cost compared to some budget weapon lights