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 38% 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 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% 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.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% 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$76.99Cheapest
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
Unknown
51000 cd
Beam distance
507 m (1663 ft)Highest
452 m (1483 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1080 minLongest runtime
690 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3x 21700 Li-Ion batteries
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingSearch and rescueWorkOutdoor companionHikingEmergency preparedness
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Common praise
Extremely bright output (16000 lumens)Long runtime with sustained high brightnessUSB-C charge and power bank capabilitiesDurable aerospace-grade aluminum buildIPX8 water resistanceVersatile Anduril 2.0 user interface with many modes
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
Weight is quite heavy for EDC (492 grams without batteries)Large size may not fit standard pocketsSome users note advice to fully tighten tailcap for waterproofingNo magnetic tailcap or pocket clip included
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights
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