Comparison Console
Streamlight Strion LED HL vs SureFire XVL2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire XVL2 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 90% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% 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 90% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 881% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 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.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% 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 XVL2 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$1619Most expensive
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
615 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
12000 cdHighest candela
820 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
219 m (719 ft)Highest
54 m (177 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
75 minShortest runtime
90 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable
1x CR123A lithium battery
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
IPX8 (66 feet, 2 hours)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish, Borofloat high temperature glass lens
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Searching Large AreaLaw EnforcementAutomotive TechniciansProfessional UseWeapon Mounting
Handgun And Carbine Weapon MountingTactical Use In Low Light And Infrared Environments
Common praise
Extremely Durable ConstructionImpressive Brightness/outputSimple, Intuitive Switch DesignMulti Mode Including Strobe For SignalingCompatible Charging System Across Streamlight Strion Line
Durable Mil Spec Aluminum ConstructionVersatile Multi Spectrum Lighting And Laser OptionsCompact Size And Lightweight DesignIpx8 Waterproof RatingAmbidextrous Switching For Tactical Use
Common complaints
Runtime On Highest Mode Is Relatively Short (~1 1.25 Hours)
High Retail PriceShort Runtime On White Light Mode (1.5 Hours)Non Rechargeable Battery Requirement (uses Disposable Cr123a)
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