Comparison Console
Streamlight Strion LED HL vs SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% 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 59% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 142% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% 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 M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro 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$399Most expensive
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Shortest
150 mm (5.91 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
615 lmLowest output
700 lmHighest output
Max candela
12000 cdLowest candela
100000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
219 m (719 ft)Lowest
632 m (2073 ft)Highest
Max runtime
75 minShortest runtime
165 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable
One SF18650 rechargeable or two CR123A 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
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish, Borofloat high temperature glass lens
Aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Searching Large AreaLaw EnforcementAutomotive TechniciansProfessional UseWeapon Mounting
Long Range Target IdentificationWeapon Mounting For Military/law Enforcement UsePositive Target Identification At Extreme Distance
Common praise
Extremely Durable ConstructionImpressive Brightness/outputSimple, Intuitive Switch DesignMulti Mode Including Strobe For SignalingCompatible Charging System Across Streamlight Strion Line
Outstanding Beam Intensity For Long Range Identification (100,000 Candela)Long Runtime For Its Class (2.5 2.75 Hours)Dual Fuel Capability Offers Flexibility Between Rechargeable Battery And Primary LithiumRugged Aerospace Aluminum Construction With Ipx7 Waterproof RatingCompatible With Multiple Mounting Systems And Remote Switches
Common complaints
Runtime On Highest Mode Is Relatively Short (~1 1.25 Hours)
Premium Price PointLower Lumen Output Compared To Some Flood LightsRechargeable Battery Sold Only As Surefire FormatDesigned Primarily For Long Throw Rather Than Wide Area IlluminationHeavier Than Compact Scout Light Variants
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