Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac HL-X vs Streamlight TLR-7A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 111% 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$130.99Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Lightest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
35000 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
374 m (1227 ft)Highest
140 m (459 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90 min
90 min
Power & durability
Battery type
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
USB-C via battery pack
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Anodized aircraft aluminum housing
Use case profile
Best for
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Subcompact handgun mountingLaw enforcementHome defenseTactical use
Common praise
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Bright 500-lumen output with focused 140m beam distanceDurable anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, customizable rear switch controlsCompact snag-free design fitting most subcompact pistolsIncludes CR123A battery
Common complaints
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors
Short runtime of about 1.5 hoursSome users report switch or mounting hardware issuesYellowish tint light compared to other modelsRequires tools (coin) for mounting screw adjustment