I go over the features of the Streamlight ProTac HL USB rechargeable 850 lumen light and the Streamlight HPL USB 1,000 lumen light. They’re both very bright with good throw/candela but they do perform differently when the beam patterns are compared back to back.
Streamlight ProTac HL USB:
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That kind of hurt seeing that ultrafire battery going in there in 2018! Samsung 30Q's are about $7 from mtn electronics if you need some excellent 18650''s that won't catch fire randomly.
This light could almost compare to my Fenix FD-30, with the exception that the FD-30 can focus the beam's hotspot or completely remove it all together, which I use that feature frequently, as a "duty" light on a daily basis. Streamlight has come a long way in their light tech, and I have a handful of them as well. I am sporting my Micro-USB Coyote (250 lumen) which is perfect for EDC, when I don't need to carry the larger light, like of which you discussed here in this presentation. Buy Streamlight with confidence, these lights should fare well, and 850-1000 lumens can serve many roles, undoubtedly in such a small package.
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I've had the ProTac HL USB for 3 years in December. Awesome light. Takes 2 cr123, 1 18650 or 1 Streamlight rechargeable. Little too big for daily carry but I still do it sometimes. Mostly I carry my Surefire G2X LE which is 600 lumens and the ProTac is 800 0r 850. Rechargeable 18650 in the HL are the cheapest easiest way to go outside of the OEM Streamlight battery. Rechargeable CR123 don't last long in either.
ProTac HL is also good enough to be used as a weapon. Very heavy duty housing. No plastic.
Use a 5 volt phone charger with higher amps like for most current smartphones and it charges in an hour or two.
…..I almost melted the sheath by accidentally turning it on while it's in the sheath. LoL oops!
I've got the HL USB for home and camping. Great light!
Another great review Sir. Also i am a huge Streamlight fan and love my TLR-HL weapons light.
Can you review the klarus xt12gt flashlight and great vids man keep the great work up
Did I miss where you mentioned lumen for each? I see it in the description, but not the video. Probably a better metric than candela.
I wish streamlight would offer a high medium low mode
There already have 18650 batteries with directly usb rechargeable, in general it better then usb rechargeable on flashlights, less space and no sealing problems with usb flashlights
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Not trying to sound like a fanboy or anything, but I have a hard time getting behind lights like this with Olight out there. I carry a 2,300 lumen Olight that is half the size and has their magnetic tail cap recharging which I keep in the car. These are definitely good lights, but I look for more in the output/size ratio.
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We are in the golden age of flashlights for sure
Klarus XT-11GT
Love this series on Streamlight. I was wondering if you ever looked at the ProTac 1L-1AA? I've been carrying it as a pocket EDC for about six months (kids gave it to me for Christmas) and so far I've been pretty impressed.
My wallet is not so happy, however. 😉 I've finally given up on the mishmash of different flashlights with different batteries I've had for years (gave the cheap ones to my kids/grandkids, moved the Surefire's to BOB duty). I'm now running multiple Polytac-X w/18650 for home duty and the 2L-X w/18650 for work.
Thanks for the thoroughness with which you do your reviews. I'm sure I'm not the only one who really appreciates your attention to detail.
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Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy,
But A-10s my number so BRRRRRT me maybe
I carry the HL every day but I wear cargo shorts to work. Its enough to light up my neighborhood when I walk home at night.
But I already bought a 2L-X this year, do I need this? Maybe
I purchased the Polytac X based on your review and glad I did. So far it's done great mounted on my rifle. I plan on pushing it with some rapid fire sessions to see what happens under repeated recoil. Thanks for all of your vids. God bless
That’s why I bought the Olight PL mini Valkyrie because it is rechargeable
Rechargeable is the name of the game this year for sure. Even SF got in on 18650’s this year.
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That 4k though!
The A-10 huh buddy…
The much better comparison would be the HPL against the HLX, same lumens, HPL has more candela, to see it it's enough more to matter.