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Fenix CL30R vs Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix CL30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix CL30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 438% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix CL30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix CL30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix CL30R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 438% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix CL30R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% 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.

Fenix CL30R — Beam distance: 35 m (115 ft)Fenix CL30R — Weight: 412 g (14.53 oz)Fenix CL30R — Length: 136 mm (5.35 in)Fenix CL30R — Retail price: US$108Fenix CL30R — Max lumens: 650 lmFenix CL30R — Max runtime: 360 minStreamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Beam distance: 452 m (1483 ft)Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Weight: 550 g (19.40 oz)Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Length: 241.21 mm (9.50 in)Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Retail price: US$124.9Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Max lumens: 3500 lmStreamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Max runtime: 690 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Specification
Fenix CL30R
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X
Price & carry
Retail price
US$108Cheapest
US$124.9Most expensive
Weight
412 g (14.53 oz)Lightest
550 g (19.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
136 mm (5.35 in)Shortest
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
650 lmLowest output
3500 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
51000 cd
Beam distance
35 m (115 ft)Lowest
452 m (1483 ft)Highest
Max runtime
360 minShortest runtime
690 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Micro-USB charging
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Synthetic
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Camping▣Emergency preparedness▣Survival▣Outdoor activities▣Portable lighting▣Power bank functionality
▣Tactical use▣Law enforcement▣Security patrols▣Search and rescue▣Emergency medical services▣Outdoor adventures
Common praise
✓High lumen output for size✓Versatile power bank feature✓Multiple lighting modes✓Solid build quality✓Good runtime on various modes✓Compact and lightweight for a lantern✓Water and impact resistant design
✓Very bright 3500 lumen max output✓Versatile multi-fuel battery options✓Programmable user modes with TEN-TAP system✓Durable IPX7 waterproof, aircraft-grade aluminum body✓Long runtimes on medium and low modes
Common complaints
⚠Initial assembly can be tricky due to top fitting⚠Single-button control may have a learning curve for some
⚠Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)⚠Runtime limited at highest brightness mode⚠Larger size compared to compact EDC lights