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Streamlight Syclone vs SureFire X400V
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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Syclone stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Syclone stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 499% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 280% 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$749Most expensive
Weight
150 g (5.29 oz)Lightest
162 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
Length
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
400 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
5000 cdLowest candela
11500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
141 m (463 ft)Lowest
225 m (738 ft)Highest
Max runtime
570 minLongest runtime
150 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium Ion
Two 123A lithium
Charging type
USB rechargeable
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Thermoplastic with chemical-resistant lens
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Hands-free applicationsPaint matching or color identificationCompact work light
Tactical operationsUse with night vision devicesForce-on-force trainingWeapon mounting on handguns and long guns
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
Versatile dual-spectrum illumination modesHigh-quality recoil-proof LEDs with stable outputMultiple activation switch options with ambidextrous controlsDurable aerospace aluminum body with hard anodized finishEffective infrared laser for stealth and training
Common complaints
Not rated for submersion, only water-resistant (IPX4)No exact dimensions for head/body diameter provided
Relatively short runtime on high output white lightNo rechargeable battery or charging options includedIPX4 water resistance may not suit extreme wet environmentsRelatively high retail price compared to casual flashlights
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