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
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