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Streamlight Syclone vs Streamlight TLR-7A

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Syclone stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 533% 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.

Streamlight Syclone — Beam distance: 141 m (463 ft)Streamlight Syclone — Weight: 150 g (5.29 oz)Streamlight Syclone — Length: 75.4 mm (2.97 in)Streamlight Syclone — Retail price: US$125Streamlight Syclone — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Streamlight Syclone — Max lumens: 400 lmStreamlight TLR-7A — Beam distance: 140 m (459 ft)Streamlight TLR-7A — Weight: 113.4 g (4.00 oz)Streamlight TLR-7A — Length: 65.5 mm (2.58 in)Streamlight TLR-7A — Retail price: US$130.99Streamlight TLR-7A — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Streamlight TLR-7A — Max lumens: 500 lmBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistanceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$125Cheapest
US$130.99Most expensive
Weight
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Lightest
Length
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Longest
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
400 lmLowest output
500 lmHighest output
Max candela
5000 cd
5000 cd
Beam distance
141 m (463 ft)Highest
140 m (459 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
570 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium Ion
CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
USB rechargeable
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX4
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Thermoplastic with chemical-resistant lens
Anodized aircraft aluminum housing
Use case profile
Best for
Hands Free ApplicationsPaint Matching Or Color IdentificationCompact Work Light
Subcompact Handgun MountingLaw EnforcementHome DefenseTactical Use
Common praise
Adjustable 360° Rotating Head For Targeting LightBright Cool White LED And High Cri Color Rite LED For Color AccuracyUSB Rechargeable With Convenient Battery IncludedCompact And Lightweight Design
Bright 500 Lumen Output With Focused 140m Beam DistanceDurable Anodized Aluminum ConstructionAmbidextrous, Customizable Rear Switch ControlsCompact Snag Free Design Fitting Most Subcompact PistolsIncludes Cr123a Battery
Common complaints
Not Rated For Submersion, Only Water Resistant (ipx4)No Exact Dimensions For Head/body Diameter Provided
Short Runtime Of About 1.5 HoursSome Users Report Switch Or Mounting Hardware IssuesYellowish Tint Light Compared To Other ModelsRequires Tools (coin) For Mounting Screw Adjustment

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