Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac 2.0 HP vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 2.0 HP stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2.0 HP stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2.0 HP stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2.0 HP stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2.0 HP stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% 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$219Most expensive
US$124Cheapest
Weight
234 g (8.25 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
155 mm (6.10 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
85000 cdHighest candela
35000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
583 m (1913 ft)Highest
374 m (1227 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
150 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Streamlight SL-B50 rechargeable lithium-ion USB rechargeable battery pack
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C charging port integrated in light body
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP67
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useFirst respondersSecurity unitsOutdoor enthusiastsClose-range operationsRoom clearing
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
High brightness of 2000 lumens with excellent beam throw of 85,000 candelaCompact and ergonomic design with durable aircraft aluminum bodyConvenient USB-C charging without battery removalMultiple programmable modes with TEN-TAP switchGood runtime balance between brightness and battery life
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
Limited beam throw compared to specialized long-range weapon lightsNo specific diameter dimensions providedWeight may be heavier than some compact models
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors