good review! I feel like you missed the part where SureFire is compatible with the whole e-series ecosystem, meaning you can change the head to any other e-series SF thrower or floody head, or you can get a Malkoff VME head and use any drop-in you'd like, which is - in my opinion - is a far superior selling point.

Streamlight is an outstanding value if you just need a simple pocket light that will last a long time. Good for an emergency kit too since it will run on just about any batteries you can find in the house.

I own 3 of these streamlights and one of the surefire lights. The streamlights are convenient for working because if I lose it I can replace it cheaply. The surefire is definitely my go to EDC.

I find the Surefire is a bit slick

I've been looking to upgrade to something bigger than my usb microstream for when I'm not wearing a button up shirt with pocket. These two look awesome. Do you have any experience handing the Haley Strategic D3FT? It also looks around the same size but with the plunger ring for different grips.

Great comparison. I have owned a few Malkoffs and Surefires, including a Surefire L1 with a "gas pedal" switch which I dislike because the spring is too strong. Love my dual fuel Streamlight 1L-1AA and Protac 90. I carry other tools and am an old codger so ease of pocket carry (weight and size) is very important. Thanks for the video!

I've been on streamlight for years just recently I got into surefire lights by buying a m962 kit off marketplace which spiraled into an m3 an m3lt a e1e executive elite and a e1l outdoorsman I've got drop in leds and tritium into my lights except for the already led ones

The Streamlight 1L-1AA will also run on AAA batteries...I tried them in mine and it works fine, but it will have less runtime...but if you need light and have no other choice, it will work by just putting it in and screwing the tail cap down just like with the other sizes of batteries.

I have both... a well as some other brands. Surefire EDCl1-t has a wider spill (see more area) AND a brighter hot spot (further reach). Streamlight just plain works, and the ten tap programing is nice for switching roles. Personally, I keep the Streamlight for emergencies that require more general tasks, and the Surefire for other roles. That being said, my EDC for general stuff evolved into the Macrostream... I actually miss it when I rotate "nicer" lights for carry.

I really like the 1L-1AA. Even though I couldn’t care about the multi-fuel. I like the idea of it. But I agree with you, just use a CR 123 in it. I don’t care for dual fuel because any light made for alkaline, alkalines are so poor in performance that I see no need for compatibility with them. My problem is the build quality. It just……feels cheap. Especially the short tail cap threads.

Great review!

Nice Video!

Thanks a lot for this video

The Streamlight is made in China on US designs. I have a couple of the 1l-1aa (black & tan) and both are programmed to high only. 1 click and it's on, 2 clicks and it turns on then off, neither has ever has gone into low on a double click, so I'm not sure what happened with yours.

Great review. Currently carry rechargeable Macrostream, looking at potentially my first surefire… still on the fence

I’ve heard that it’s highly unadvisable to use 14500 or 16340’s in the 1L-1AA. I guess it will burn out the light?

Great video👍

So having modlite the new “king”

Cloud Defensive MCH seems also a good choice, a contender for Modlite Handhelds.

Maybe its the camera but I have seen this in other reviews to and read it in forums. The newer Surefires have a terrible greenish tint. The Streamlight still gives small lightoutput from a AAA that is done and dont have enough energy for the remote control!