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Streamlight TLR-7A vs SureFire EDCL2-T

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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire EDCL2-T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% 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 51% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire EDCL2-T stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 102% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire EDCL2-T stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

SureFire EDCL2-T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire EDCL2-T stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% 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 EDCL2-T — Beam distance: 210 m (689 ft)SureFire EDCL2-T — Max candela: 11300 cdSureFire EDCL2-T — Weight: 118 g (4.16 oz)SureFire EDCL2-T — Length: 148 mm (5.83 in)SureFire EDCL2-T — Retail price: US$265SureFire EDCL2-T — Max lumens: 1200 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$130.99Cheapest
US$265Most expensive
Weight
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Lightest
118 g (4.16 oz)Heaviest
Length
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
148 mm (5.83 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1200 lmHighest output
Max candela
5000 cdLowest candela
11300 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
140 m (459 ft)Lowest
210 m (689 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A lithium battery
Two CR123A (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▣Professional Use▣Tactical Applications
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
✓Very Bright High Output With Effective Beam Distance✓Lightweight And Compact Design Suitable For Everyday Carry✓Smooth, Intuitive Dual Stage Tailcap Switch✓Durable Construction With Ipx7 Water Resistance
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
⚠Metal Clip Edge May Scratch Surfaces Such As Car Paint Or Leather

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