Comparison Console
Nitecore EDC37 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 12% 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. Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 515% 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.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 515% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 12567% 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
199 g (7.02 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
8000 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
44010 cdHighest candela
35000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
420 m (1378 ft)Highest
374 m (1227 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
11400 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C fast charging (18W)
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Stainless steel with PVD coating and carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame with aluminum heat dissipation plate
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical EDCSecurity patrolLaw enforcementSearch and rescuePersonal defenseEmergency lighting
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
High maximum brightness for compact sizeUseful OLED real-time display with mode, brightness, battery and runtime infoPhysical lockout switch prevents accidental activationGood output regulation with temperature managementSolid build quality with tactical designFast USB-C charging with large built-in batteryMultiple usable modes including flood and spotlight
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
IP54 rating lower than typical IP67/IP68 for full waterproof useBattery is not user replaceableMomentary high output duration limited by thermal regulation
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors
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