Streamlight ProTac 2L-X vs Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA
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Quick take: The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X costs $6.450000000000003 less; the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X is brighter (500 vs 350 lm); the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X throws farther (165m vs 160m); the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X runs longer on high (2.75 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Streamlight ProTac 2L-X | Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 | $56.45 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | EDC |
| Lumens | 500 lm | 350 lm |
| Candela | 6,800 cd | 6,400 cd |
| Beam distance | 165m | 160m |
| Runtime | 2.75 hrs | 1.5 hrs (high, CR123A) |
| Battery | CR123A | CR123A |
| LED | CREE C4 LED | Not named by the maker |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 3 Stepped | TEN-TAP (3 Programs) |
| UI | TEN-TAP | Tail Switch |
| IP rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 3.9 oz | 2.5 oz (with CR123A) |
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 1.1 in | 4.25 in long |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
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