Comparison Console
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot vs Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1844% 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1844% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 204% 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$166.73Most expensive
US$124.9Cheapest
Weight
655 g (23.10 oz)Heaviest
550 g (19.40 oz)Lightest
Length
234 mm (9.21 in)Shortest
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
3500 lmHighest output
Max candela
11000 cdLowest candela
51000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
210 m (689 ft)Lowest
452 m (1483 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
690 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
NiCd rechargeable battery pack or 4 AA alkaline batteries
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Unknown
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
FirefightingSearch and RescueSituations requiring articulating head beamDurability and long beam distance
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Common praise
Articulating 360-degree head for flexibilityLong beam distance of 210 metersMultiple brightness levels including long runtime moonlight modeDurable, shockproof construction with IPX4 water resistanceMagnet with strong pull for hands-free use
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
Relatively heavy at 655 gramsBattery pack not included, uses either NiCd rechargeable battery pack or 4 AA alkaline batteriesCharging cords and chargers sold separately
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights