Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac 1L vs Streamlight TLR-7A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac 1L stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 1L stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight TLR-7A 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 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L 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$130.99Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Heaviest
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, or AA lithium
CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX7 waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Anodized aluminum with impact resistant tempered glass lens
Anodized aircraft aluminum housing
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLaw enforcementSecurityMilitarySporting goodsHardware/tool useGeneral personal use
Subcompact handgun mountingLaw enforcementHome defenseTactical use
Common praise
Compact sizeDual-fuel battery flexibilityHigh lumen outputDurable aluminum constructionProgrammable modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Bright 500-lumen output with focused 140m beam distanceDurable anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, customizable rear switch controlsCompact snag-free design fitting most subcompact pistolsIncludes CR123A battery
Common complaints
Not rechargeablePerformance depends on battery typeLimited information on exact dimensions beyond length
Short runtime of about 1.5 hoursSome users report switch or mounting hardware issuesYellowish tint light compared to other modelsRequires tools (coin) for mounting screw adjustment