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Streamlight LiteBox vs Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 390% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 736% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 557% 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.

Streamlight LiteBox — Beam distance: 1609 m (5279 ft)Streamlight LiteBox — Max candela: 1000000 cdStreamlight LiteBox — Weight: 4600 g (162.26 oz)Streamlight LiteBox — Length: 380 mm (14.96 in)Streamlight LiteBox — Retail price: US$612.5Streamlight LiteBox — Max lumens: 3350 lmStreamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Beam distance: 452 m (1483 ft)Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Max candela: 51000 cdStreamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Weight: 550 g (19.40 oz)Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Length: 241.21 mm (9.50 in)Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Retail price: US$124.9Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Max lumens: 3500 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
Streamlight LiteBox
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X
Price & carry
Retail price
US$612.5Most expensive
US$124.9Cheapest
Weight
4600 g (162.26 oz)Heaviest
550 g (19.40 oz)Lightest
Length
380 mm (14.96 in)Longest
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3350 lmLowest output
3500 lmHighest output
Max candela
1000000 cdHighest candela
51000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1609 m (5279 ft)Highest
452 m (1483 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
105 minShortest runtime
690 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
12V, 7.2Ah sealed lead acid rechargeable
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Vehicle mount 12V DC and AC/12V DC options
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
High-impact ABS thermoplastic housing
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Search and scene lighting▣Field maintenance▣Inspection of construction sites and remote equipment▣Portable high intensity search
▣Tactical use▣Law enforcement▣Security patrols▣Search and rescue▣Emergency medical services▣Outdoor adventures
Common praise
✓Extremely bright with one million candela beam intensity✓Portable and rechargeable✓Versatile with articulating head and multiple mounting options✓Robust and weatherproof housing
✓Very bright 3500 lumen max output✓Versatile multi-fuel battery options✓Programmable user modes with TEN-TAP system✓Durable IPX7 waterproof, aircraft-grade aluminum body✓Long runtimes on medium and low modes
Common complaints
⚠Heavy weight due to sealed lead acid battery⚠Runtime limited to about 1.75 hours on high intensity mode⚠Large size not ideal for everyday carry
⚠Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)⚠Runtime limited at highest brightness mode⚠Larger size compared to compact EDC lights