Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R ACE 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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% 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 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4128% 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$146Most expensive
US$124Cheapest
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
35000 cd
Beam distance
415 m (1362 ft)Highest
374 m (1227 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3805 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Users Who Want High Brightness And Long Beam DistanceOutdoor And Tactical UseUsers Who Want Customizable Operation Modes
Duty UseTacticalEveryday CarryLaw Enforcement
Common praise
High Brightness OutputLong Beam DistanceDurable ConstructionCustomizable Mode SettingsConvenient USB C Charging PortSolid Battery Runtime
High Output With Good Beam DistanceMulti Fuel Flexibility Prevents Power LossDurable Aircraft Aluminum BodyTen Tap Programming Allows Mode Customization
Common complaints
No Specific Complaints Noted In Source, But Weight May Be Considered Heavy For Keychain Use
Clip Quality Could Be BetterTailcap Switch Sometimes Mushy Compared To Competitors
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