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
Two CR123A lithium batteries or one Streamlight rechargeable 18650 battery
3 x CR123A lithium
Charging type
USB (for rechargeable battery variant)
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 by police and emergency personnel
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesIndustrial workScene lighting
Common praise
Multi-fuel versatilityProgrammable TEN-TAP switchDurable anodized aluminum constructionIPX7 waterproof ratingRemovable 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 usedStrobe runtime shorter than other modes
Weight relatively heavy for compact EDCNo built-in rechargeable battery
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