Comparison Console
Streamlight Strion LED HL vs SureFire X400V
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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% 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 78% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 354% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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$749Most expensive
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
162 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
615 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
12000 cdHighest candela
11500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
219 m (719 ft)Lowest
225 m (738 ft)Highest
Max runtime
75 minShortest runtime
150 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Two 123A lithium
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
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish, Borofloat high temperature glass lens
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Searching large areaLaw enforcementAutomotive techniciansProfessional useWeapon mounting
Tactical operationsUse with night vision devicesForce-on-force trainingWeapon mounting on handguns and long guns
Common praise
Extremely durable constructionImpressive brightness/outputSimple, intuitive switch designMulti-mode including strobe for signalingCompatible charging system across Streamlight Strion line
Versatile dual-spectrum illumination modesHigh-quality recoil-proof LEDs with stable outputMultiple activation switch options with ambidextrous controlsDurable aerospace aluminum body with hard anodized finishEffective infrared laser for stealth and training
Common complaints
Runtime on highest mode is relatively short (~1-1.25 hours)
Relatively short runtime on high output white lightNo rechargeable battery or charging options includedIPX4 water resistance may not suit extreme wet environmentsRelatively high retail price compared to casual flashlights