Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac HL-X vs SureFire 6PX Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire 6PX Pro 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 1% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% 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.
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 6PX Pro 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 5% 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
147 g (5.19 oz)Lightest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
35000 cdHighest candela
8700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
374 m (1227 ft)Highest
187 m (614 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90 min
90 min
Power & durability
Battery type
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Two 123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C via battery pack
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Mil-Spec hard anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Tactical useEveryday CarryOutdoor activitiesSituations requiring adjustable output
Common praise
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Durable Mil-Spec constructionReliable dual output with good runtime balanceCompact and ergonomic designExcellent beam quality and throw
Common complaints
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors
Higher price point compared to some competitorsNon-rechargeable battery format