Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X vs ThruNite TN31
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 205% 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 43% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN31 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN31 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN31 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 205% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN31 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17291% 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$220Most expensive
Weight
550 g (19.40 oz)Lightest
572.1 g (20.18 oz)Heaviest
Length
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmHighest output
1147 lmLowest output
Max candela
51000 cdLowest candela
75000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
452 m (1483 ft)Lowest
700 m (2297 ft)Highest
Max runtime
690 minShortest runtime
120000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
3x18650
Charging type
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Long distance throwTactical useSearch and rescueOutdoor activitiesEmergency useSelf-defense
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
Very bright with good throwSolid build qualityTactical usability with momentary switch and rotary mode selectorQuiet smooth control ring with firm detentsGood grip due to aggressive knurlingIPX8 waterproof rating and impact resistanceStable tailstand capability
Common complaints
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights
Heavy and bulky compared to smaller EDC lightsBattery carrier fits very wide batteries tightlyInitial sealed case foam had acrid smell
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