Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% 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$124Most expensive
Weight
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
36000 cdHighest candela
35000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
379 m (1243 ft)Highest
374 m (1227 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
120 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3 x CR123A lithium
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized machined aircraft aluminum
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesIndustrial workScene lighting
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
Bright wide beamLong runtime on low modeDurable aircraft aluminum constructionProgrammable TEN-TAP modesWaterproof and impact resistant
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
Weight relatively heavy for compact EDCNo built-in rechargeable battery
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors