Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X vs Wuben B1
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 1% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben B1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% 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 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben B1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben B1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben B1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben B1 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 213% 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$179.95Most expensive
Weight
550 g (19.40 oz)Lightest
555 g (19.58 oz)Heaviest
Length
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
53 mm (2.09 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmLowest output
3600 lmHighest output
Max candela
51000 cdHighest candela
21462 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
452 m (1483 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
690 minShortest runtime
2160 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
Built-in 6600mAh Lithium-ion (rechargeable)
Charging type
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP65
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Polycarbonate & Plastic
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Mountain bikingDirt roadsForest trailsNight ridingRural/highway commutingSecurity patrolsCampingWildlife conservation
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 output up to 3600 lumensLong beam distance with wide 180° spreadConvenient wireless remote controlGood waterproof and impact resistanceLong runtime up to 36 hours on low mode
Common complaints
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights
No beam cutoff making it unsuitable for city street ridingHead can overheat if not cooled while running at high brightnessMount clamp fits limited handlebar diameters