Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X 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 68% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 169% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 213% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 169% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 667% 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$124.9Most expensive
US$124Cheapest
Weight
550 g (19.40 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
51000 cdHighest candela
35000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
452 m (1483 ft)Highest
374 m (1227 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
690 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseLaw EnforcementSecurity PatrolsSearch And RescueEmergency Medical ServicesOutdoor Adventures
Duty UseTacticalEveryday CarryLaw Enforcement
Common praise
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
High Output With Good Beam DistanceMulti Fuel Flexibility Prevents Power LossDurable Aircraft Aluminum BodyTen Tap Programming Allows Mode Customization
Common complaints
Heavy When Fully Loaded With Batteries (~550g)Runtime Limited At Highest Brightness ModeLarger Size Compared To Compact EDC Lights
Clip Quality Could Be BetterTailcap Switch Sometimes Mushy Compared To Competitors
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