Streamlight ProTac 2L-X vs Wurkkos TS28
Quick take: The Wurkkos TS28 is brighter (3,200 vs 500 lm); the Wurkkos TS28 throws farther (506m vs 237m); the Wurkkos TS28 runs longer on high (4.5 vs 2.5 hrs).
| Spec | Streamlight ProTac 2L-X | Wurkkos TS28 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 | $50 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Lumens | 500 lm | 3,200 lm |
| Candela | 14,000 cd | 64,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 237m | 506m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 4.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | CR123A | 21700 |
| LED | CREE C4 LED | Luminus SFT-70 Gen2 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 3 Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | TEN-TAP | Simple |
| IP rating | IPX7 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 65 |
| Weight | 3.0 oz | 6.1 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 1.1 in | 5.1 x 1.1 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 1 Year |
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
Wurkkos TS28
- ✓Measured above its claims: 3,397 lumens peak and 531 m of real throw
- ✓5,000mAh 21700 included for around $50
- ✓Smooth or stepped ramping from the side e-switch
- ✓IP68 with 1.6 m drop protection
- ✓173 g and 129 mm — compact for the reach
- ✗Around 63 to 66 CRI — colours look flat
- ✗Measured turbo runtime of 2h28m against a claimed 3h27m
- ✗Cool 5,700-6,400K colour temperature
- ✗One-year warranty with a 30-day return window
- ✗Reach-focused beam is less useful close up