Comparison Console
Olight Warrior X 4 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 121% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 44% 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$129.99Most expensive
US$124.9Cheapest
Weight
249 g (8.78 oz)Lightest
550 g (19.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
149.1 mm (5.87 in)Shortest
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2600 lmLowest output
3500 lmHighest output
Max candela
99310 cdHighest candela
51000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
630 m (2067 ft)Highest
452 m (1483 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
480 minShortest runtime
690 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C and magnetic MCC magnetic charging cable
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish, stainless steel strike bezel and tail switch
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLong-range searchOutdoor explorationPatrolHuntingRepair work
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Common praise
Very bright output with 2,600 lumens.Long beam distance of 630 meters with high candela intensity.Durable construction with IPX8 waterproof rating and 2-meter impact resistance.Convenient dual charging options: USB-C and magnetic MCC cable.Clear tri-color battery indicator and vibration alerts for battery status.Programmable modes allowing user customization.Effective heat management with automatic step-down of output.
Very bright 3500 lumen max outputVersatile multi-fuel battery optionsProgrammable user modes with TEN-TAP systemDurable IPX7 waterproof, aircraft-grade aluminum bodyLong runtimes on medium and low modes
Common complaints
Heavier weight (249g) makes it less suitable for lightweight pocket carry.Longer length (approx 149 mm) may not fit shallower pockets.No electronic lockout feature, requires physical lockout to prevent accidental activation.No included pocket clip; requires holster or aftermarket clip for carry.
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights
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