Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix PD36R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% 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 PD36R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 32033% 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$121.35Cheapest
US$124Most expensive
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
132000 cdHighest candela
35000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
374 m (1227 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28920 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 rechargeable 21700 lithium-ion battery
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C 18W fast charging
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
6061-T6 Aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
EDC and outdoor lightingExtended outdoor adventuresUsers needing a bright, durable, rechargeable flashlight
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
Impressive brightness and beam distanceExcellent battery runtime and fast USB-C chargingRugged build quality with IP68 waterproof ratingVersatile 2-way body clip for hands-free carry
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
Higher cost compared to simpler flashlightsFlat side switch can be hard to locate by feel
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors