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Streamlight Syclone vs SureFire XVL2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire XVL2 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 92% 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.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1195% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 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.
SureFire XVL2 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.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 1% 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$1619Most expensive
Weight
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Length
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
400 lm
400 lm
Max candela
5000 cdHighest candela
820 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
141 m (463 ft)Highest
54 m (177 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
570 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium Ion
1x CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
USB rechargeable
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX4
IPX8 (66 feet, 2 hours)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Thermoplastic with chemical-resistant lens
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Hands-free applicationsPaint matching or color identificationCompact work light
Handgun and carbine weapon mountingTactical use in low-light and infrared environments
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
Durable mil-spec aluminum constructionVersatile multi-spectrum lighting and laser optionsCompact size and lightweight designIPX8 waterproof ratingAmbidextrous switching for tactical use
Common complaints
Not rated for submersion, only water-resistant (IPX4)No exact dimensions for head/body diameter provided
High retail priceShort runtime on white light mode (1.5 hours)Non-rechargeable battery requirement (uses disposable CR123A)
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