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