Comparison Console
Nitecore SRT7i vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% 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. Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% 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.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 53233% 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$129.95Most expensive
US$124Cheapest
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
87500 cdHighest candela
35000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
580 m (1903 ft)Highest
374 m (1227 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Nitecore 21700i Li-ion battery (NL2150HPi 5000mAh)
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
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementTactical operationsHuntingSearchHigh-risk patrols
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
High maximum brightness of 3000 lumensLong beam throw of 580 metersGood battery capacity with included 21700 5000mAh rechargeable batterySmart selector ring enables easy one-handed controlDurable build with IP68 waterproofing and 2m impact resistanceFast USB-C charging portMultiple user-friendly modes including strobe and turboEffective tail stand capability for safety
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
Relatively heavy with battery at 175 gramsNo CR123A batteries included with adapter sold separatelySome users may find the size large for EDC
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors
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