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Sofirn Q8 Pro 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 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 214% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 214% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 475% 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$90.99Cheapest
US$124.9Most expensive
Weight
408 g (14.39 oz)Lightest
550 g (19.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
11000 lmHighest output
3500 lmLowest output
Max candela
52000 cdHighest candela
51000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
456 m (1496 ft)Highest
452 m (1483 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
690 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C with dual onboard charging and powerbank reverse charging
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (to 2 meters)
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum with stainless steel bezel
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor survivalEmergency useSearch and rescueVersatile high output flood flashlight
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Common praise
High maximum output (11,000 lumens)Versatile Anduril 2 UI with many modes and rampingDual USB-C charging and reverse power bank functionRobust build quality with aluminum body and stainless steel bezelGood thermal management with cooling finsIncluded quality 3000mAh 18650 batteriesTripod mountableReliable flicker-free E-switch with indicator LEDs
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
Large and heavy for everyday carry; not pocket friendly for small handsNo magnetic tailcap and no pocket clip includedDiffuser included is plastic and fragileAnnodizing may wear off over time on cooling finsWarranty and price vary by seller
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights
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