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
Two CR123A lithium batteries or one Streamlight rechargeable 18650 battery
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB (for rechargeable battery variant)
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 by police and emergency personnel
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
Multi-fuel versatilityProgrammable TEN-TAP switchDurable anodized aluminum constructionIPX7 waterproof ratingRemovable 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 usedStrobe runtime shorter than other modes
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors