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Home/Compare/Fenix PD36R Pro vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X

Head-to-Head Comparison

Fenix PD36R Pro vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X

Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.

Fenix PD36R Pro

Fenix

PD36R Pro

79
★4.7(595)
Lumens
2,800 lm
Throw
380 m
Runtime (High)
180 min
Weight
169 g
Battery
21700
Currently unavailable
Streamlight ProTac HL-X

Streamlight

ProTac HL-X

73
★4.6(485)
Lumens
1,000 lm
Throw
330 m
Runtime (High)
90 min
Weight
218 g
Battery
18650
$89.99Check Price on AmazonLast checked just now

Winner by Profile

  • Tactical: Fenix PD36R Pro (81.0 vs 73.0)
  • Everyday Carry: Fenix PD36R Pro (77.4 vs 72.8)
  • Value: Fenix PD36R Pro (76.9 vs 73.7)
  • Throw: Fenix PD36R Pro (80.9 vs 75.1)
  • Flood: Fenix PD36R Pro (79.7 vs 71.9)
Spec
Fenix PD36R Pro

Fenix PD36R Pro

2,800 lm21700
Currently unavailable
Streamlight ProTac HL-X

Streamlight ProTac HL-X

1,000 lm18650
$89.99Check Price on AmazonLast checked just now
Beam Pattern
▾Price & Scores2
Price$120$90
MSRP$120$90
▾Output & Beam7
Max Lumens2,800 lm1,000 lm
Sustained Lumens1,000 lm500 lm
Peak Candela36,000 cd27,000 cd
Beam Distance380 m330 m
Beam Patternhybridthrow
IP RatingIP68IPX7
Impact Resistance1.5 m1.0 m
▾Runtime3
Runtime (High)180 min90 min
Runtime (500lm)220 min120 min
Turbo Stepdown120 s70 s
▾Physical5
Weight169 g218 g
Length145 mm140 mm
Head Diameter27.0 mm39.0 mm
Body Diameter27.0 mm39.0 mm
Body MaterialAluminumAluminum
▾Battery & Charging6
Battery Type2170018650, CR123A
Chargingusb-cnone
USB-CYesYes
Replaceable BatteryYesYes
Battery IncludedNoNo
Rechargeable BatteryYesYes
▾Features7
Switch Typedualtail
Strobe ModeYesYes
Memory ModeYesYes
LockoutNoNo
Moonlight ModeYesNo
Magnetic TailcapNoNo
Pocket ClipYesYes
▾Checklist9
Impact Resistant✓✓
Waterproof✓✓
USB-C Rechargeable✓✓
Battery Replaceable✓✓
Strobe Mode✓✓
Memory Mode✓✓
Lockout✗✗
Magnetic Tailcap✗✗
Pocket Clip✓✓
▾Emitter & Optics1
LED / EmitterLuminus SFT70C4 LED
▾Category Scores5
Tactical Score81.073.0
EDC Score77.472.8
Value Score76.973.7
Throw Score80.975.1
Flood Score79.771.9
▾Amazon3
Amazon Reviews595485
Amazon Rating4.74.6
Release Year2,0222,017
FenixCurrently unavailable
Streamlight
$89.99Check Price on AmazonLast checked just now

Our Verdict

The Fenix PD36R Pro takes the edge with a stronger tactical profile (79.0 vs 73.0). It's the better pick for tactical use. The Streamlight ProTac HL-X may still be worth considering for throw applications or if budget is a priority.

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