Comparison Console
Olight Seeker 2 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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Seeker 2 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.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% 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.
Olight Seeker 2 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.
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 23900% 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$110Cheapest
US$124Most expensive
Weight
185 g (6.53 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
12100 cdLowest candela
35000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
374 m (1227 ft)Highest
Max runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Customized 21700 5000mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Magnetic USB charge base (1A)
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Medium and close-range illuminationHome useOutdoorsSearch and rescueHuntingCampingIndustrialSecurityPoliceSelf-defense
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
High maximum output of 3000 lumensLong runtime especially on lower brightness levelsComfortable non-slip aluminum alloy bodyMagnetic USB charging convenienceAccurate battery level indicatorMultiple useful brightness modesGood beam distance of 220 metersDurable IPX-8 waterproof rating
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
Initial high output level runs only 3 minutes before stepping down to 600 lumensMore detailed impact resistance rating not providedWeight (185g) may be heavy for some users
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors