Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X vs SureFire X300U-A size comparison
The SureFire X300U-A is 7.5 mm (0.30 in) longer than the Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X, and 8.4 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with batteries vs listed), so compare them with care.
The SureFire X300U-A is 7.5 mm (0.30 in) longer than the Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X, and 8.4 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with batteries vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X Check price ↗ | SureFire X300U-A Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 88 mm (3.46 in) | 95.5 mm (3.76 in)+7.5 mm |
| Height | 37 mm (1.46 in) | 28.6 mm (1.13 in)−8.4 mm |
| Thickness | 37 mm (1.46 in) | 28.6 mm (1.13 in)−8.4 mm |
| Weight | 140 g listed | 113 g with batteries |
| Battery | 2x CR123A | 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 1,000 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 245 m | 213 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | surefire.com sourced SureFire publishes length and bezel diameter only (drawn at bezel height); throw computed from 11,300 cd peak intensity |
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TLR-1 HL-X vs X300U-A: how they differ
Size and weight
The Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X is the shorter light: 88 mm (3.46 in) against 95.5 mm (3.76 in), a difference of 7.5 mm (8%). At its widest point the SureFire X300U-A is 8.4 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 37 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X: 140 g listed; SureFire X300U-A: 113 g with batteries), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
Both are rated at 1,000 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X reaches further: 245 m vs 213 m rated throw (15% more).
Battery
Both run on removable 2x CR123A batteries, so spare cells work in either light.
Type
Both are weapon lights in our catalog with a weapon body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X if you want a shorter light (7.5 mm shorter) and longer throw (245 m vs 213 m). Choose the SureFire X300U-A if you want a slimmer profile (8.4 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X Check price ↗ SureFire X300U-A
TLR-1 HL-X vs X300U-A FAQ
Which is smaller, the Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X or the SureFire X300U-A?
The Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X is the shorter light: 88 mm (3.46 in) against 95.5 mm (3.76 in), a difference of 7.5 mm (8%). At its widest point the SureFire X300U-A is 8.4 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 37 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X: 140 g listed; SureFire X300U-A: 113 g with batteries), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X or the SureFire X300U-A?
Both are rated at 1,000 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X reaches further: 245 m vs 213 m rated throw (15% more).
Do the Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X and SureFire X300U-A use the same battery?
Both run on removable 2x CR123A batteries, so spare cells work in either light.