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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