Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X vs Streamlight TLR-7A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 600% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 385% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 600% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A 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$124.9Cheapest
US$130.99Most expensive
Weight
550 g (19.40 oz)Heaviest
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Lightest
Length
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
51000 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
452 m (1483 ft)Highest
140 m (459 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
CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Anodized aircraft aluminum housing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Subcompact handgun mountingLaw enforcementHome defenseTactical use
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
Bright 500-lumen output with focused 140m beam distanceDurable anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, customizable rear switch controlsCompact snag-free design fitting most subcompact pistolsIncludes CR123A battery
Common complaints
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights
Short runtime of about 1.5 hoursSome users report switch or mounting hardware issuesYellowish tint light compared to other modelsRequires tools (coin) for mounting screw adjustment
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