Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac 1L vs Streamlight Wedge XT
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 1L stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Wedge XT 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 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% 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 Wedge XT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 600% 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$155Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
74.28 g (2.62 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)
108 mm (4.25 in)
Output
Max lumens
350 lmLowest output
500 lmHighest output
Max candela
6400 cdHighest candela
1900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
840 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A lithium, AA alkaline, or AA lithium
Lithium Polymer Cell
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging via waterproof port
Rechargeable
No
Yes
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 aluminum body with polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLaw enforcementSecurityMilitarySporting goodsHardware/tool useGeneral personal use
Everyday carryPatrol dutyTactical maneuversAutomotive useIndustrial useDIY tasksOutdoor activities such as hunting, camping, boating
Common praise
Compact sizeDual-fuel battery flexibilityHigh lumen outputDurable aluminum constructionProgrammable modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Compact and lightweight design ideal for deep pocket carryRechargeable with convenient USB-C waterproof portIntuitive tail switch with momentary and constant-on operationGood runtime with two brightness levels to suit different needsDurable anodized aluminum construction and polycarbonate lensEffective five-tap lockout to prevent accidental activation
Common complaints
Not rechargeablePerformance depends on battery typeLimited information on exact dimensions beyond length
Lower maximum brightness compared to original Wedge modelBattery takes six hours to fully charge