Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac HL-X vs Streamlight Vantage 180 X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 420% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 420% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 233% 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$175.49Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
250 lmLowest output
Max candela
35000 cdHighest candela
7200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
374 m (1227 ft)Highest
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
300 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
SL-B26 Rechargeable Battery Pack or CR123A Lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C via battery pack
USB (via SL-B26 battery pack)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7 (waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
High-impact nylon with stainless steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
FirefightersHelmet-mounted useRight-angle light applicationHandheld flashlight useMulti-use versatility
Common praise
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Multi-function design adaptable to different mounting and handheld usesGood brightness level with 250 lumens max outputIPX7 waterproof and sturdy constructionLong runtimes especially on rechargeable battery
Common complaints
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors
Weight slightly higher for an EDC flashlight at 167gBeam distance and lumen output may be limited for some tactical needs