Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 vs Streamlight Stinger LED HL
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 25% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% 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 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL 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$179.99Most expensive
Weight
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Lightest
352 g (12.42 oz)Heaviest
Length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
213.6 mm (8.41 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
36000 cdHighest candela
24000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
379 m (1243 ft)Highest
310 m (1017 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
120 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3 x CR123A lithium
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Charging type
Unknown
Smart PiggyBack charger, Steady charger, Smart charger (USB or 12V DC input)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Anodized machined aircraft aluminum
Machined aircraft aluminum body with non-slip rubberized comfort grip, unbreakable polycarbonate lens with scratch-resistant coating
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesIndustrial workScene lighting
Law enforcementFirefightingIndustrial techniciansSituations requiring high lumen output and wide flood beam
Common praise
Bright wide beamLong runtime on low modeDurable aircraft aluminum constructionProgrammable TEN-TAP modesWaterproof and impact resistant
High brightness with wide area illuminationDurable and reliable for professional useMultiple modes including strobe for tactical needsRechargeable battery with long lifecycle
Common complaints
Weight relatively heavy for compact EDCNo built-in rechargeable battery
Relatively heavy compared to smaller EDC lightsNot the most compact optionCharging times vary depending on charger used