◉FLASHLIGHT RATINGS
FlashlightsCompareFind YoursGuides

◉ FLASHLIGHT RATINGS

Data-driven flashlight rankings powered by verified specs, algorithmic scoring, and real-time Amazon pricing.

Explore

All FlashlightsCompare & RankingsFind Yours

Categories

TacticalEDCCampingBest Value

Resources

Buying GuidesHow We ScoreBattery Guide

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are subject to change.

© 2026 FlashlightRatings

Home/Compare/Side by Side

Side-by-Side Comparison

Compare 8 Flashlights

Full specs, beam visualization, and scores compared. Best value in each row is highlighted. Toggle "Hide identical specs" to focus on differences.

Spec
Streamlight TLR-7 X

Streamlight TLR-7 X

500 lmCR123A
Streamlight TLR-1 HL

Streamlight TLR-1 HL

1,000 lmCR123A
Cloud Defensive REIN Micro

Cloud Defensive REIN Micro

18650
NITECORE MH12 Pro

NITECORE MH12 Pro

3,300 lm21700
Sofirn SP31 V3

Sofirn SP31 V3

18650
Cloud Defensive REIN Dual Fuel

Cloud Defensive REIN Dual Fuel

1,100 lm18650
Sofirn IF22A

Sofirn IF22A

2,100 lm21700
ThruNite Catapult V6

ThruNite Catapult V6

2,836 lm21700
Beam Pattern
▾Price & Scores2
Price$154$167$330$113$30$350$46$60
MSRP$154$167$330$90$30$350$70$80
▾Output & Beam7
Max Lumens500 lm1,000 lm1 lm3,300 lm1 lm1,100 lm2,100 lm2,836 lm
Sustained Lumens300 lm500 lm—1,100 lm—600 lm950 lm1,000 lm
Peak Candela—20,000 cd—63,000 cd—71,000 cd85,000 cd120,000 cd
Beam Distance—283 m—505 m—533 m680 m692 m
Beam Patternfloodfloodthrowthrowhybridthrowthrowthrow
IP RatingIPX7IPX7IPX8IP68IPX8IPX8IPX8IPX8
Impact Resistance1.5 m1.5 m2.0 m1.0 m1.5 m2.0 m1.0 m1.5 m
▾Runtime4
Runtime (High)90 min90 min—140 min—60 min75 min60 min
Runtime (Med)——————220 min—
Runtime (500lm)———190 min—75 min120 min90 min
Turbo Stepdown———80 s—30 s45 s30 s
▾Physical5
Weight—136 g—121 g—196 g126 g230 g
Length65 mm90 mm—155 mm—152 mm127 mm145 mm
Head Diameter—37.0 mm—25.4 mm—28.0 mm42.0 mm55.0 mm
Body Diameter—37.0 mm—25.4 mm—25.4 mm27.0 mm35.0 mm
Body MaterialAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
▾Battery & Charging6
Battery TypeCR123ACR123A186502170018650186502170021700, 26650
Chargingnonenonenoneusb-cusb-cnoneusb-cusb-c
USB-CNoNoNoYesNoNoYesYes
Replaceable BatteryYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Battery IncludedNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNo
Rechargeable BatteryNoNoNoYesNoNoYesYes
▾Features7
Switch Typesidesidetaildualdualtailsideside
Strobe ModeNoYesNoYesNoNoYesYes
Memory ModeNoNoNoYesNoNoYesYes
LockoutNoNoNoYesNoNoYesYes
Moonlight ModeNoNoNoYesNoNoYesYes
Magnetic TailcapNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Pocket ClipNoNoNoYesNoNoYesNo
▾Emitter & Optics1
LED / Emitter—C4 LED—Luminus SFT70——Luminus SFT40Luminus SFT70
▾Category Scores5
Tactical Score58.459.879.375.775.774.376.078.4
EDC Score50.756.379.374.685.667.967.681.8
Value Score51.555.179.374.580.967.779.880.6
Throw Score58.961.879.381.970.580.784.988.0
Flood Score46.457.379.381.286.164.370.783.5
▾Amazon3
Amazon Reviews8,56518,322288413945651,893
Amazon Rating4.84.84.74.04.54.44.54.6
Release Year2,0212,0152,0232,0242,0242,0232,0222,021
← Back to Rankings

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Pricing and availability can change quickly. Always use Check Price on Amazon for current details.