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Streamlight Syclone vs SureFire X400 Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Syclone stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 539% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 660% 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$799Most expensive
Weight
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Length
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
400 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
5000 cdLowest candela
11300 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
141 m (463 ft)Lowest
213 m (699 ft)Highest
Max runtime
570 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium Ion
2 x CR123A
Charging type
USB rechargeable
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Thermoplastic with chemical-resistant lens
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Hands Free ApplicationsPaint Matching Or Color IdentificationCompact Work Light
Weapon Mounted Tactical Illumination And AimingLaw EnforcementMilitaryHome DefenseSelf Defense Applications
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
High Output 1000 Lumens With Smooth Hybrid Beam ProfileHighly Visible Laser (red Or Green) That Rarely Needs Re ZeroingDurable Mil Spec Hard Anodized Aluminum ConstructionAmbidextrous, Intuitive SwitchingReliable Zero Retention And Rugged Design
Common complaints
Not Rated For Submersion, Only Water Resistant (ipx4)No Exact Dimensions For Head/body Diameter Provided
High Retail PriceLaser Brightness Might Not Be Intense Enough For Some UsersActivation Switch Could Feel Less TactileSome Bulkiness For Concealed Carry
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