Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X vs Streamlight TLR-7A
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% 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.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A 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.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 99% 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$130.99Most expensive
Weight
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Heaviest
Length
130.6 mm (5.14 in)Longest
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lm
500 lm
Max candela
6800 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
165 m (541 ft)Highest
140 m (459 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1650 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Two CR123A lithium batteries or one Streamlight rechargeable 18650 battery
CR123A lithium battery
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 aircraft aluminum housing
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional use by police and emergency personnel
Subcompact handgun mountingLaw enforcementHome defenseTactical use
Common praise
Multi-fuel versatilityProgrammable TEN-TAP switchDurable anodized aluminum constructionIPX7 waterproof ratingRemovable pocket clip
Bright 500-lumen output with focused 140m beam distanceDurable anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, customizable rear switch controlsCompact snag-free design fitting most subcompact pistolsIncludes CR123A battery
Common complaints
Weight varies depending on battery usedStrobe runtime shorter than other modes
Short runtime of about 1.5 hoursSome users report switch or mounting hardware issuesYellowish tint light compared to other modelsRequires tools (coin) for mounting screw adjustment