Comparison Console
Sofirn Q8 Plus vs Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 357% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 357% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 15% 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$104.29Cheapest
US$124.9Most expensive
Weight
492 g (17.35 oz)Lightest
550 g (19.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
16000 lmHighest output
3500 lmLowest output
Max candela
222916 cdHighest candela
51000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
554 m (1818 ft)Highest
452 m (1483 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
600 minShortest runtime
690 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3 x 21700 Li-ion batteries
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C charging and discharging port
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingSearchingSurvival kitEmergencyCampingOutdoor activitiesLong runtime use
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Common praise
Very bright output with a daylight-like beamLong sustained runtime at 1800 lumensFlexible and advanced user interfaceBuilt-in USB-C charging and discharging portIPX8 water resistance and durable aluminum body
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
Heavy weight for daily carryOutput claims can be misleading without FL1 standardFlat top battery compatibility issues causing contact problemsThermal management limits sustained high output without additional cooling
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights
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