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Fenix CL27R vs Streamlight ProTac HL 3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix CL27R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix CL27R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL27R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL27R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL27R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14150% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL27R stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 64% 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
Unknown
US$98.99
Weight
300 g (10.58 oz)Heaviest
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Lightest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
8223 cdLowest candela
36000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
379 m (1243 ft)Highest
Max runtime
17100 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion (Fenix ARB-L21-5000 V2.0)
3 x CR123A lithium
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP66
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy front case and polycarbonate body
Anodized machined aircraft aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor WorkPower OutagesEmergency LightingIndustrial Maintenance
Tactical UseOutdoor ActivitiesIndustrial WorkScene Lighting
Common praise
Powerful Brightness With Up To 1600 LumensAdjustable Brightness And Color TemperatureDurable Construction With Ip66 Rating And 1m Impact ResistanceSmooth And Intuitive Rotary Switch ControlsMultiple Lighting Modes Including Red Light For Night VisionUSB C Rechargeable With Included BatteryMagnetic Base And Tripod Mount For Versatile Placement
Bright Wide BeamLong Runtime On Low ModeDurable Aircraft Aluminum ConstructionProgrammable Ten Tap ModesWaterproof And Impact Resistant
Common complaints
Magnetic Base Is Not Very Strong And May Struggle To Hold SecurelyHandle Looseness Requiring Adjustment To Maintain Position
Weight Relatively Heavy For Compact EDCNo Built In Rechargeable Battery
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