Comparison Console
Streamlight Wedge XT vs SureFire E1D LED Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Wedge XT 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 Wedge XT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% 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 Wedge XT 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 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 54% 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$155Cheapest
US$195Most expensive
Weight
74.28 g (2.62 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)
108 mm (4.25 in)
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
1900 cdLowest candela
6620 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
87 m (285 ft)Highest
81.5 m (267 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
120 minLongest runtime
78 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium Polymer Cell
1x 123A lithium
Charging type
USB-C charging via waterproof port
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX7
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized aluminum body with polycarbonate lens
High-strength aerospace aluminum body, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish, coated tempered glass window
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPatrol dutyTactical maneuversAutomotive useIndustrial useDIY tasksOutdoor activities such as hunting, camping, boating
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defense
Common praise
Compact and lightweight design ideal for deep pocket carryRechargeable with convenient USB-C waterproof portIntuitive tail switch with momentary and constant-on operationGood runtime with two brightness levels to suit different needsDurable anodized aluminum construction and polycarbonate lensEffective five-tap lockout to prevent accidental activation
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
Lower maximum brightness compared to original Wedge modelBattery takes six hours to fully charge
Relatively expensiveCrenellated bezel can scratch fabrics or belongingsLimited runtime on highest output (around 1.3 hours)