Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA vs Streamlight TLR-7 X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight TLR-7 X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight TLR-7 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 1L-1AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7 X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 101% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7 X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% 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 TLR-7 X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7 X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 833% 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$89.85Cheapest
US$180.5Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmLowest output
500 lmHighest output
Max candela
6400 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Highest
140 m (459 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
840 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A lithium, AA alkaline, AA lithium
CR123A Lithium battery / SL-B9 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized aluminum, impact-resistant borofloat glass lens
6000 Series aircraft aluminum with black anodized finish, Borofloat glass lens, impact- and chemical-resistant polymer switch housing
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLaw enforcementSecurityMilitarySporting goodsHardware/toolsGeneral personal use
Subcompact handgun rail mountingPersonal defenseLow-light visibilityTactical applications
Common praise
Multiple power source optionsCompact sizeHigh brightness for its sizeGood runtimeDurable constructionWaterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutesProgrammable TEN-TAP modes
Compact and lightweight designEasy ambidextrous operation with paddle switchesReliable 500 lumens output with balanced beamUSB-C rechargeable battery includedSecure mounting with integrated rail clampEffective strobe mode
Common complaints
Weight varies with battery typeNo integrated rechargeable option
Limited beam distance for extended range useSafety mode may be unintentionally activatedBeam less effective for distant target identification