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)