Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac HL-X vs Streamlight Syclone
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 225% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 533% 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$125Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
150 g (5.29 oz)Lightest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
35000 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
374 m (1227 ft)Highest
141 m (463 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
570 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Lithium Ion
Charging type
USB-C via battery pack
USB rechargeable
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
Thermoplastic with chemical-resistant lens
Use case profile
Best for
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Hands-free applicationsPaint matching or color identificationCompact work light
Common praise
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Adjustable 360° rotating head for targeting lightBright cool white LED and high CRI Color-Rite LED for color accuracyUSB rechargeable with convenient battery includedCompact and lightweight design
Common complaints
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors
Not rated for submersion, only water-resistant (IPX4)No exact dimensions for head/body diameter provided