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Home/Compare/Streamlight ProTac HL-X vs ThruNite TC20 V2

Head-to-Head Comparison

Streamlight ProTac HL-X vs ThruNite TC20 V2

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

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
ThruNite TC20 V2

ThruNite

TC20 V2

81
★4.5(2,800)
Lumens
4,068 lm
Throw
220 m
Runtime (High)
195 min
Weight
216 g
Battery
26650
Currently unavailable

Winner by Profile

  • Tactical: ThruNite TC20 V2 (77.4 vs 73.0)
  • Everyday Carry: ThruNite TC20 V2 (84.9 vs 72.8)
  • Value: ThruNite TC20 V2 (84.2 vs 73.7)
  • Throw: Streamlight ProTac HL-X (75.1 vs 73.4)
  • Flood: ThruNite TC20 V2 (85.9 vs 71.9)
Spec
Streamlight ProTac HL-X

Streamlight ProTac HL-X

1,000 lm18650
$89.99Check Price on AmazonLast checked just now
ThruNite TC20 V2

ThruNite TC20 V2

4,068 lm26650
Currently unavailable
Beam Pattern
▾Price & Scores2
Price$90$50
MSRP$90$56
▾Output & Beam7
Max Lumens1,000 lm4,068 lm
Sustained Lumens500 lm1,200 lm
Peak Candela27,000 cd12,200 cd
Beam Distance330 m220 m
Beam Patternthrowflood
IP RatingIPX7IPX8
Impact Resistance1.0 m1.5 m
▾Runtime3
Runtime (High)90 min195 min
Runtime (500lm)120 min210 min
Turbo Stepdown70 s120 s
▾Physical5
Weight218 g216 g
Length140 mm146 mm
Head Diameter39.0 mm39.5 mm
Body Diameter39.0 mm30.7 mm
Body MaterialAluminumAluminum
▾Battery & Charging6
Battery Type18650, CR123A26650
Chargingnoneusb-c
USB-CYesYes
Replaceable BatteryYesYes
Battery IncludedNoNo
Rechargeable BatteryYesYes
▾Features7
Switch Typetailside
Strobe ModeYesYes
Memory ModeYesYes
LockoutNoYes
Moonlight ModeNoYes
Magnetic TailcapNoNo
Pocket ClipYesNo
▾Checklist9
Impact Resistant✓✓
Waterproof✓✓
USB-C Rechargeable✓✓
Battery Replaceable✓✓
Strobe Mode✓✓
Memory Mode✓✓
Lockout✗✓
Magnetic Tailcap✗✗
Pocket Clip✓✗
▾Emitter & Optics1
LED / EmitterC4 LEDXHP70.2
▾Category Scores5
Tactical Score73.077.4
EDC Score72.884.9
Value Score73.784.2
Throw Score75.173.4
Flood Score71.985.9
▾Amazon3
Amazon Reviews4852,800
Amazon Rating4.64.5
Release Year2,0172,022
Streamlight
$89.99Check Price on AmazonLast checked just now
ThruNiteCurrently unavailable

Our Verdict

The ThruNite TC20 V2 leads here with a higher flood score (81.0 vs 73.0). Choose it for flood tasks. The Streamlight ProTac HL-X is still solid for throw.

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