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
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