Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
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 37% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% 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 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1733% 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$124Most expensive
Weight
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
130.6 mm (5.14 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
6800 cdLowest candela
35000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
165 m (541 ft)Lowest
374 m (1227 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1650 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A lithium, 18650 lithium ion
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB (integrated USB charge port)
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional use (Police, Fire, Emergency)
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
Good brightness for its sizeDual fuel versatilityDurable anodized aluminum bodyHigh water resistance (IPX7)Includes nylon holster and pocket clip
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
Weight varies depending on battery typeNo detailed switch type specifiedHead and body diameters not standardized across sources
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors