Streamlight ProTac 2L-X vs Manker MC11 III
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Quick take: The Manker MC11 III costs $0.04999999999999716 less; the Manker MC11 III is brighter (1,400 vs 500 lm); the Manker MC11 III throws farther (410m vs 165m); the Manker MC11 III runs longer on high (4 vs 2.75 hrs).
| Spec | Streamlight ProTac 2L-X | Manker MC11 III |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 | $49.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Lumens | 500 lm | 1,400 lm |
| Candela | 6,800 cd | 42,025 cd |
| Beam distance | 165m | 410m |
| Runtime | 2.75 hrs | 4 hrs 10 min (high, 620 lm) |
| Battery | CR123A | 18650 |
| LED | CREE C4 LED | Luminus SFT25R 6500K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 3 Stepped | 5 Stepped + Strobe |
| UI | TEN-TAP | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IPX7 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 3.9 oz | 4.3 oz (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 1.1 in | 5.4 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Not stated |
What owners report
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X
- ✓Runs on two CR123As or a single 18650, with better runtime from the 18650
- ✓One owner reports three and a half years of hard use with no wear
- ✓Light for its durability, resisting both impact and water
- ✓Streamlight's warranty and reputation behind it
- ✓Wide beam pattern suits close-range work well
- ✗Output drops after fifteen minutes and settles around 350 lumens, not 500
- ✗Scattered reports of flickering and failing to switch on with fresh cells
- ✗One owner's dimming issue only resolved by using a genuine Streamlight cell
- ✗The wide beam wastes the output at distance
- ✗No high-CRI option