Comparison Console
Streamlight Strion LED HL vs SureFire X400 Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% 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 79% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 384% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 59% 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$799Most expensive
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
615 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
12000 cdHighest candela
11300 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
219 m (719 ft)Highest
213 m (699 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
75 min
75 min
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable
2 x 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
Unknown
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
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 aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Searching Large AreaLaw EnforcementAutomotive TechniciansProfessional UseWeapon Mounting
Weapon Mounted Tactical Illumination And AimingLaw EnforcementMilitaryHome DefenseSelf Defense Applications
Common praise
Extremely Durable ConstructionImpressive Brightness/outputSimple, Intuitive Switch DesignMulti Mode Including Strobe For SignalingCompatible Charging System Across Streamlight Strion Line
High Output 1000 Lumens With Smooth Hybrid Beam ProfileHighly Visible Laser (red Or Green) That Rarely Needs Re ZeroingDurable Mil Spec Hard Anodized Aluminum ConstructionAmbidextrous, Intuitive SwitchingReliable Zero Retention And Rugged Design
Common complaints
Runtime On Highest Mode Is Relatively Short (~1 1.25 Hours)
High Retail PriceLaser Brightness Might Not Be Intense Enough For Some UsersActivation Switch Could Feel Less TactileSome Bulkiness For Concealed Carry
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