Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X vs Wurkkos TS27
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 36% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2509% 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$88.65Cheapest
Weight
550 g (19.40 oz)Lightest
862 g (30.41 oz)Heaviest
Length
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
217.5 mm (8.56 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmHighest output
3200 lmLowest output
Max candela
51000 cdLowest candela
178600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
452 m (1483 ft)Lowest
845 m (2772 ft)Highest
Max runtime
690 minShortest runtime
18000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
15,000mAh 32140 LiFePO4 battery
Charging type
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
USB-C, fast charging, reverse charging (power bank)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
6061-T6 aviation-grade aluminum, Type III hard anodized coating
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Emergency home lightingCamping tripsVehicle kitsOutdoor work setups
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 high output of 3200 lumensLong beam distance up to 845 metersVersatile modes including adjustable CCT and RGB lanternLong runtime up to 300 hoursDurable build with IP68 rating and aviation-grade aluminumPower bank function for charging devices
Common complaints
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights
Large and heavy for pocket EDC usePWM observed on flood modeNot reversible battery tube, limiting battery orientation
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