Comparison Console
Nitecore EDC29 vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% 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.
Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3967% 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$109.95Cheapest
US$124Most expensive
Weight
160 g (5.64 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
6500 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
40230 cdHighest candela
35000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
400 m (1312 ft)Highest
374 m (1227 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3660 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 2500 mAh Li-ion battery
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C charging port (cable included)
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
High strength stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSearch and rescuePersonal defenseSecurity patrolLaw enforcementEmergency lighting
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
Extremely high maximum brightness output for its sizeVersatile beam modes including flood and spotlightQuick USB-C charging with built-in batteryDurable stainless steel and carbon fiber constructionUseful OLED display showing lumens, runtime, and battery statusDedicated turbo/strobe button and quick access modesEffective lockout switch to prevent accidental activationLong runtime on low modes
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
Limited water resistance with IP54 rating (not fully waterproof)No true moonlight mode (lowest mode is 13-15 lumens)Output steps lack a very low moonlight-level modeRelatively heavy for a flat EDC lightOLED screen may be prone to scratchingRestrictive internal battery (not user replaceable)
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors
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