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Streamlight Syclone vs Streamlight Twin-Task USB

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

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Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Twin-Task USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Syclone stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight Twin-Task USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight Twin-Task USB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight Twin-Task USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

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

Shortest runtime

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Streamlight Twin-Task USB 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.

Streamlight Syclone — Beam distance: 141 m (463 ft)Streamlight Syclone — Max candela: 5000 cdStreamlight Syclone — Weight: 150 g (5.29 oz)Streamlight Syclone — Retail price: US$125Streamlight Syclone — Max lumens: 400 lmStreamlight Syclone — Max runtime: 570 minStreamlight Twin-Task USB — Beam distance: 121 m (397 ft)Streamlight Twin-Task USB — Max candela: 3650 cdStreamlight Twin-Task USB — Weight: 173 g (6.10 oz)Streamlight Twin-Task USB — Retail price: US$98.13Streamlight Twin-Task USB — Max lumens: 375 lmStreamlight Twin-Task USB — Max runtime: 1140 minBeam distanceMax candelaWeightRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$125Most expensive
US$98.13Cheapest
Weight
150 g (5.29 oz)Lightest
173 g (6.10 oz)Heaviest
Length
75.4 mm (2.97 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
400 lmHighest output
375 lmLowest output
Max candela
5000 cdHighest candela
3650 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
141 m (463 ft)Highest
121 m (397 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
570 minShortest runtime
1140 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium Ion
Lithium ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB rechargeable
USB charging cable included
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Thermoplastic with chemical-resistant lens
High impact, super tough nylon polymer with polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Hands-free applicationsPaint matching or color identificationCompact work light
Outdoor activitiesProfessional useClose-up tasksDistance illumination
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
Dual spot and floodlight modes for versatile useGood runtime on multiple brightness settingsComfortable adjustable head strapRechargeable via USB, convenient lithium ion battery
Common complaints
Not rated for submersion, only water-resistant (IPX4)No exact dimensions for head/body diameter provided
Not waterproof beyond IPX4 ratingLimited detailed physical dimension specs available