Comparison Console
Streamlight Double Clutch USB vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 940% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 940% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 133% 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$80.95Cheapest
US$124Most expensive
Weight
114.25 g (4.03 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
Unknown
138 mm (5.43 in)
Output
Max lumens
125 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
1700 cdLowest candela
35000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
374 m (1227 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
USB rechargeable lithium polymer battery, 3x AAA alkaline or lithium batteries (backup)
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Impact-resistant polymer (engineering polymer, polycarbonate lens)
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Work tasks requiring adjustable beamHands-free lightingUse with hard hatsNear and distance lighting
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
Versatile lighting with adjustable spot and flood beamsRechargeable with backup battery optionComfortable, low-profile with tilting headDurable and dependable for work or outdoor use
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
USB AC adapter not includedRuntime is moderate, not very long for high modes
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors