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Streamlight TLR-7A vs SureFire E2D Defender Ultra

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% 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.

Streamlight TLR-7A — Beam distance: 140 m (459 ft)Streamlight TLR-7A — Max candela: 5000 cdStreamlight TLR-7A — Weight: 113.4 g (4.00 oz)Streamlight TLR-7A — Length: 65.5 mm (2.58 in)Streamlight TLR-7A — Retail price: US$130.99Streamlight TLR-7A — Max lumens: 500 lmSureFire E2D Defender Ultra — Beam distance: 200 m (656 ft)SureFire E2D Defender Ultra — Max candela: 10600 cdSureFire E2D Defender Ultra — Weight: 119 g (4.20 oz)SureFire E2D Defender Ultra — Length: 142 mm (5.59 in)SureFire E2D Defender Ultra — Retail price: US$259SureFire E2D Defender Ultra — Max lumens: 1000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$130.99Cheapest
US$259Most expensive
Weight
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Lightest
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
5000 cdLowest candela
10600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
140 m (459 ft)Lowest
200 m (656 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
165 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A lithium battery
Two 123A batteries
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum housing
High-strength aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Subcompact Handgun Mounting▣Law Enforcement▣Home Defense▣Tactical Use
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣Self Defense▣Administrative Tasks
Common praise
✓Bright 500 Lumen Output With Focused 140m Beam Distance✓Durable Anodized Aluminum Construction✓Ambidextrous, Customizable Rear Switch Controls✓Compact Snag Free Design Fitting Most Subcompact Pistols✓Includes Cr123a Battery
✓High Brightness With Wide Beam And Good Range✓Long Battery Life On Low Mode✓Durable Aerospace Aluminum Build✓Effective Dual Output Modes✓Self Defense Oriented Design Features
Common complaints
⚠Short Runtime Of About 1.5 Hours⚠Some Users Report Switch Or Mounting Hardware Issues⚠Yellowish Tint Light Compared To Other Models⚠Requires Tools (coin) For Mounting Screw Adjustment
⚠Bezel Can Become Hot During Extended High Output Use⚠Sharp Bezel May Cause Minor Injury If Mishandled⚠Tail Cap Can Accumulate Dust And Debris When Carried In Pocket

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