Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% 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$89.85Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
111 g (3.92 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
130.6 mm (5.14 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmLowest output
500 lmHighest output
Max candela
6400 cdLowest candela
6800 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
165 m (541 ft)Highest
Max runtime
840 minShortest runtime
1650 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A lithium, AA alkaline, AA lithium
CR123A lithium, 18650 lithium ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB (integrated USB charge port)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum, impact-resistant borofloat glass lens
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLaw enforcementSecurityMilitarySporting goodsHardware/toolsGeneral personal use
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional use (Police, Fire, Emergency)
Common praise
Multiple power source optionsCompact sizeHigh brightness for its sizeGood runtimeDurable constructionWaterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutesProgrammable TEN-TAP modes
Good brightness for its sizeDual fuel versatilityDurable anodized aluminum bodyHigh water resistance (IPX7)Includes nylon holster and pocket clip
Common complaints
Weight varies with battery typeNo integrated rechargeable option
Weight varies depending on battery typeNo detailed switch type specifiedHead and body diameters not standardized across sources