Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac HL-X vs Streamlight Strion LED HL
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% 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$124Cheapest
US$165Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
615 lmLowest output
Max candela
35000 cdHighest candela
12000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
374 m (1227 ft)Highest
219 m (719 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C via battery pack
USB and AC/DC charging via clamp-style charger holder with LED charge indicator; charges fully in ~3 hours
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish, Borofloat high temperature glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Searching large areaLaw enforcementAutomotive techniciansProfessional useWeapon mounting
Common praise
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Extremely durable constructionImpressive brightness/outputSimple, intuitive switch designMulti-mode including strobe for signalingCompatible charging system across Streamlight Strion line
Common complaints
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors
Runtime on highest mode is relatively short (~1-1.25 hours)