Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 218% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 109% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 218% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 475% 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$98.99Cheapest
US$124.9Most expensive
Weight
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Lightest
550 g (19.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
3500 lmHighest output
Max candela
36000 cdLowest candela
51000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
379 m (1243 ft)Lowest
452 m (1483 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
690 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3 x CR123A lithium
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Unknown
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Anodized machined aircraft aluminum
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseOutdoor ActivitiesIndustrial WorkScene Lighting
Tactical UseLaw EnforcementSecurity PatrolsSearch And RescueEmergency Medical ServicesOutdoor Adventures
Common praise
Bright Wide BeamLong Runtime On Low ModeDurable Aircraft Aluminum ConstructionProgrammable Ten Tap ModesWaterproof And Impact Resistant
Very Bright 3500 Lumen Max OutputVersatile Multi Fuel Battery OptionsProgrammable User Modes With Ten Tap SystemDurable Ipx7 Waterproof, Aircraft Grade Aluminum BodyLong Runtimes On Medium And Low Modes
Common complaints
Weight Relatively Heavy For Compact EDCNo Built In Rechargeable Battery
Heavy When Fully Loaded With Batteries (~550g)Runtime Limited At Highest Brightness ModeLarger Size Compared To Compact EDC Lights
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