Comparison Console
Streamlight Strion LED HL vs SureFire X300 Turbo
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire X300 Turbo 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 56% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% 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 56% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 130% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo 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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% 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 X300 Turbo 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$379Most expensive
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
95.5 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
615 lmLowest output
650 lmHighest output
Max candela
12000 cdLowest candela
66000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
219 m (719 ft)Lowest
514 m (1686 ft)Highest
Max runtime
75 minShortest runtime
90 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Two CR123A lithium 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
Aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Searching large areaLaw enforcementAutomotive techniciansProfessional useWeapon mounting
Law enforcementMilitary useLong range target IDHome defenseTactical use
Common praise
Extremely durable constructionImpressive brightness/outputSimple, intuitive switch designMulti-mode including strobe for signalingCompatible charging system across Streamlight Strion line
Exceptional beam intensity and throw distanceRugged and durable aerospace aluminum constructionFits existing SureFire X300 holsters and accessoriesAmbidextrous, responsive switching
Common complaints
Runtime on highest mode is relatively short (~1-1.25 hours)
Some users find the control switch stiff for single-handed useBattery door latch is thin and can be fragile
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