Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R Pro vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 115% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 115% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2700% 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$140Most expensive
US$124Cheapest
Weight
169 g (5.96 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
145.8 mm (5.74 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2800 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
36600 cdHighest candela
35000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
381 m (1250 ft)Highest
374 m (1227 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2520 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
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
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
High-strength aluminum
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementOutdoor adventureProfessional applications
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
Very bright 2800 lumens outputRobust build quality with IP68 ratingConvenient USB-C chargingTactical dual tail switch usabilityLong battery runtime up to 42 hours
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
None clearly stated in sources
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors