Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X vs Streamlight ProTac HL 3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 120% 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 137% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1275% 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$85Cheapest
US$98.99Most expensive
Weight
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
130.6 mm (5.14 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1100 lmHighest output
Max candela
6800 cdLowest candela
36000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
165 m (541 ft)Lowest
379 m (1243 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1650 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A lithium, 18650 lithium ion
3 x CR123A lithium
Charging type
USB (integrated USB charge port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Anodized aluminum
Anodized machined aircraft aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional use (Police, Fire, Emergency)
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesIndustrial workScene lighting
Common praise
Good brightness for its sizeDual fuel versatilityDurable anodized aluminum bodyHigh water resistance (IPX7)Includes nylon holster and pocket clip
Bright wide beamLong runtime on low modeDurable aircraft aluminum constructionProgrammable TEN-TAP modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Common complaints
Weight varies depending on battery typeNo detailed switch type specifiedHead and body diameters not standardized across sources
Weight relatively heavy for compact EDCNo built-in rechargeable battery
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