Comparison Console
Streamlight Syclone vs Streamlight Vantage 180 X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Syclone stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Syclone stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% 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$175.49Most expensive
Weight
150 g (5.29 oz)Lightest
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
400 lmHighest output
250 lmLowest output
Max candela
5000 cdLowest candela
7200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
141 m (463 ft)Lowest
170 m (558 ft)Highest
Max runtime
570 minLongest runtime
300 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium Ion
SL-B26 Rechargeable Battery Pack or CR123A Lithium batteries
Charging type
USB rechargeable
USB (via SL-B26 battery pack)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX7 (waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Thermoplastic with chemical-resistant lens
High-impact nylon with stainless steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Hands-free applicationsPaint matching or color identificationCompact work light
FirefightersHelmet-mounted useRight-angle light applicationHandheld flashlight useMulti-use versatility
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
Multi-function design adaptable to different mounting and handheld usesGood brightness level with 250 lumens max outputIPX7 waterproof and sturdy constructionLong runtimes especially on rechargeable battery
Common complaints
Not rated for submersion, only water-resistant (IPX4)No exact dimensions for head/body diameter provided
Weight slightly higher for an EDC flashlight at 167gBeam distance and lumen output may be limited for some tactical needs