Comparison Console
Streamlight TLR-7A vs SureFire E1D LED Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 15% 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$130.99Cheapest
US$195Most expensive
Weight
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Length
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
5000 cdLowest candela
6620 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
140 m (459 ft)Highest
81.5 m (267 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90 minLongest runtime
78 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A lithium battery
1x 123A lithium
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX7
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum housing
High-strength aerospace aluminum body, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish, coated tempered glass window
Use case profile
Best for
Subcompact handgun mountingLaw enforcementHome defenseTactical use
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defense
Common praise
Bright 500-lumen output with focused 140m beam distanceDurable anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, customizable rear switch controlsCompact snag-free design fitting most subcompact pistolsIncludes CR123A battery
Compact and powerful output for sizeReliable dual-output modes with regulated LEDDurable aerospace aluminum constructionEffective personal defense strike bezelLong runtime on low mode (up to approximately 47 hours)
Common complaints
Short runtime of about 1.5 hoursSome users report switch or mounting hardware issuesYellowish tint light compared to other modelsRequires tools (coin) for mounting screw adjustment
Relatively expensiveCrenellated bezel can scratch fabrics or belongingsLimited runtime on highest output (around 1.3 hours)
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