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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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