Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X vs Streamlight UltraStinger LED
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 218% 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 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 218% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight UltraStinger LED 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$188.14Most expensive
Weight
550 g (19.40 oz)Lightest
564 g (19.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Shortest
300 mm (11.81 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
51000 cdLowest candela
65000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
452 m (1483 ft)Lowest
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
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
Nickel-metal Hydride Ni-MH sub-C battery
Charging type
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
120V AC / 12V DC smart charger, optional 2.5-hour fast charger available
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Anodized aluminum body with non-slip rubberized comfort grip, unbreakable polycarbonate lens with scratch-resistant coating
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Professional useLaw enforcementSecurity personnelIndustrial crewsFirst responders
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, powerful beam with long reachDurable and reliable build qualityMultiple user-selectable modes with programmable switchRechargeable battery with included smart charger
Common complaints
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights
Heavier and larger than compact EDC lightsRelatively short runtime on highest output