Streamlight ProTac HL-X vs Streamlight MacroStream USB
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Quick take: The Streamlight ProTac HL-X costs $6.200000000000003 less; the Streamlight ProTac HL-X is brighter (1,000 vs 500 lm); the Streamlight ProTac HL-X throws farther (332m vs 90m); the Streamlight MacroStream USB runs longer on high (2 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Streamlight ProTac HL-X | Streamlight MacroStream USB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $71.2 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,000 lm | 500 lm |
| Candela | 27,100 cd | 2,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 332m | 90m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | Built-in |
| LED | CREE C4 LED | Not named by the maker |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 3 Stepped | 2 Stepped |
| UI | TEN-TAP | Tail Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX4 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 5.6 oz | 2.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.4 x 1.4 in | 4.5 in long |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
What owners report
Streamlight ProTac HL-X
- ✓Measured output exceeded the claimed figure by a good margin
- ✓Tail switch offers momentary, constant-on and programmable modes
- ✓Dual fuel: two CR123As or the rechargeable SL-B26 pack
- ✓Around 328 yards of reach from a 1,000-lumen light
- ✓Streamlight's long-standing reputation for dependability
- ✗One owner reported it flickering off under recoil after ~300 rounds
- ✗Uncomfortably hot to hold after more than three minutes
- ✗Heavier than several competing lights
- ✗No high-CRI option
- ✗The rechargeable pack is proprietary to Streamlight