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Fenix TK21R 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 21% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix TK21R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 177% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK21R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK21R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK21R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 177% 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 TK21R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4733% 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$130.43Most expensive
US$124Cheapest
Weight
221.4 g (7.81 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
153.3 mm (6.04 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3600 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
35000 cd
Beam distance
480 m (1575 ft)Highest
374 m (1227 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4350 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 lithium-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
Aluminum alloy A6061-T6
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical usePatrollingSearch and rescueTraffic inspectionSelf-defense
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
Very bright with strong beamSolid build qualityIP68 waterproof ratingLong runtimeFast USB-C chargingComfortable size for tactical useImproved tactile switch feel
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
Larger size compared to some EDC flashlightsNo detailed mode descriptions available
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors
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