Comparison Console
Streamlight Knucklehead 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 1650% 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 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 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1650% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4074% 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
200 lmLowest output
3500 lmHighest output
Max candela
1150 cdLowest candela
51000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
Unknown
452 m (1483 ft)
Max runtime
28800 minLongest runtime
690 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Rechargeable NiCd battery pack or 4 AA alkaline batteries
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
AC and DC fast chargers, universal steady charger optional
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
Work site illuminationProfessional use in emergency services
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Common praise
Bright 200 lumens with regulated intensityMultiple lighting modes including moonlight for extended runtimeDurable, impact and water resistant designRemovable strong magnet 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
No charger included with this specific purchase option
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights