Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac HL-X vs SureFire X400V
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire X400V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 271% 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 83% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 504% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 271% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% 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$749Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
162 g (5.71 oz)Lightest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
35000 cdHighest candela
11500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
374 m (1227 ft)Highest
225 m (738 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
150 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Two 123A lithium
Charging type
USB-C via battery pack
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Tactical operationsUse with night vision devicesForce-on-force trainingWeapon mounting on handguns and long guns
Common praise
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Versatile dual-spectrum illumination modesHigh-quality recoil-proof LEDs with stable outputMultiple activation switch options with ambidextrous controlsDurable aerospace aluminum body with hard anodized finishEffective infrared laser for stealth and training
Common complaints
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors
Relatively short runtime on high output white lightNo rechargeable battery or charging options includedIPX4 water resistance may not suit extreme wet environmentsRelatively high retail price compared to casual flashlights
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