Comparison Console
Fenix HM71R vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix HM71R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM71R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM71R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM71R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM71R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 26567% 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
US$128.5Most expensive
US$124Cheapest
Weight
207.5 g (7.32 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
106 mm (4.17 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
13300 cdLowest candela
35000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
230 m (755 ft)Lowest
374 m (1227 ft)Highest
Max runtime
24000 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Fenix ARB-L21-5000 V2.0 included)
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C (supports 2A charging current)
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Unknown
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
CampingWorkEmergency useGeneral purpose lightingHands-free tasks
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
High maximum output of 2700 lumensGood beam distance of 230 metersVersatile dual LED (spot and flood)Solid build with IP68 waterproof rating and 2m impact resistanceMagnetic tailcap allows hands-free mounting on metal surfacesDetachable from headband for handheld useIncluded high capacity rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-C charging
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
Right angle form factor may not be ideal for dedicated headlamp use compared to T-type headlampsNo detailed information on switch type or material composition
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors
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