Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X vs Wurkkos DL40
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. Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 73% 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.
Wurkkos DL40 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 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 143% 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$72Cheapest
Weight
550 g (19.40 oz)Lightest
556 g (19.61 oz)Heaviest
Length
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
201.1 mm (7.92 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
51000 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
452 m (1483 ft)Highest
400 m (1312 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
690 minShortest runtime
1680 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
2x 26650 (compatible with 18650) Li-Ion rechargeable batteries
Charging type
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Included dual-slot USB charger with Micro USB cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8 (up to 100m depth)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III finish, toughened mineral glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
DivingUnderwater useCave divingScuba divingEDC in wet environments
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 at 5000 lumens with good color rendering (CRI 90)Solid build quality with aerospace aluminum and toughened glassGood thermal regulation and long runtime with large capacity batteriesWaterproof up to 100 meters (IPX8)Memorizes last brightness mode used
Common complaints
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights
Wobbly/mushy side switch with long travel, less tactile feedbackNo lockout safety except tailcap partial unscrewSwitch mode spacing could be improved, low mode is relatively bright for night visionGreenish tint in LEDs compared to other neutral white flashlightsNo knurling on body, may affect grip
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