Comparison Console
Streamlight Syclone vs Streamlight TLR-7A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% 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.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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