Streamlight ProTac 2L-X Dual Fuel Flashlight Review: Tactical EDC Perfection?
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- Many believe the new Streamlight ProTac 2L-X 500 lumen light may be the perfect every day carry light and I discuss why that may be while doing a beam comparison with the Surefire G2X Tactical and Streamlight ProTac HL lights.
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After reviewing John's video and seeing your comment in that section I decided to go with this Streamlight model. This video confirms my choice and as a bonus they are based here in Pennsylvania. Thanks for the informative video.
I have had this light for 2 years , used it every day at work ,, best light i have ever owned .
Bought this today based off this video, and John's endorsement as well. What an excellent EDC light. I'm very impressed with it especially at the price point. Thanks yet again for being an amazing source.
awesome
Though "Mr. Poet" has never been in my kitchen, I have been carrying this light for a little over 2 years, and it has the scars to prove it, because he recommend it. Great light, especially for the money. I just ordered more Streamlight products based on my success with this very light.
Picked one up because if this review and it is excellent!!! Thanks for the info. I'm very happy I got it!!
I’ve EDC’d this flash light everyday since seeing John Lovell’s review on it and immediately ordering it. It’s a great tough light that kind of fits the Goldilocks zone of size, brightness and durability. Your brightness comparisons were fantastic! Very solid review!
thanks for the report!
Bought this light 4 years ago and it was the best purchase I have ever made. I have carried it every single day for 4 years.
Great review. I have REPLACED most of my inforce and even some surefire lights with streamlight ProTac1s and the HL-Xs. Better output, same reliability, if not better. Excellent review.
thanks
i know what you mean. I used to run Surefire exclusively, but the last few years Streamlight has been killing it with awesome products across the board.
Aaaaaand bought.
Been using the 1L-1AA as my EDC up until this point. This will be a nice upgrade.
Will Davies
1L1AA Has an advantage of being able to use readily available AA batteries although at reduced power
Old comment, but this is exactly what I'm about to do. I still like the 1L-1AA and it'll live in my backpack as a backup light, but I really like the deeper pocket clip and brighter beam on the 2L-X. I also like the simplicity (I use low-high), where just about every other EDC light out there has four or five modes to stumble through.
I've had the original Protac 2L for almost 7 years (160 lumens). If you're questioning the quality of Streamlight.. for the price they cannot be beaten. I absolutely love the brand and have many of their flashlights.
I bought one a few months ago and I carry it everyday no exceptions. Love it, use it all the time. Perfect size, weight and output.
awesome
Mrgunsngear Channel Just bought one of these last week. Buying another as a backup. This light's definitely as advertised. Great
Same!!!!
A couple things. First, 2 CR123s while together equal 6 volts, will not put out more power than an 18650. While 6 volts is more than the 4.2 of a charged 18650, the 18650 can put out a ton more amps than the CR123s. One cr123 can sustain about 1.5 amps each, while some 18650s like samsungs 30Q can sustain 15 amps. On this light, that might not be too relevant because it's not a super high output light, but still, an 18650 will always put out more juice than 2xCR123s. I have an Acebeam EC50 Gen II that runs on a 26650, which is just a fat 18650. It puts out 3k lumens. Can't get 3k lumens from 2xCR123s. Plus you get a bit longer runtimes with high capacity 18650s and when it's dying, just recharge it. The main advantages of CR123s is that they have a very long shelf life (over 20 years) and they also hold their charge and capacity much better in very hot and very cold temperatures. That's why CR123s stashed as backups is an good idea. Second, Those Streamlight 18650s are way overpriced. Any 18650 that is rewrapped like Nitecore, Olight, Streamlight, Surefire, etc are going to so overpriced. Go on Illumn . com or Battery junction and you can get some high capacity Samsung, Sony or Panasonic 18650s for like 5 to 7 bucks and those are basically what's going to be under the re-wrapped batteries. They just charge you more because they have a name brand label on them.
this is quality accurate info. should be highlighted or pinned.
surefire non rechargeable cr123a batteries are rewrapped panasonics
Will the flat top 18650s work as well as button tops?
yes. you could also use a small rare earth magnet or dollop of solder on a flat top 18650 so it makes contact
It depends. If this light has a spring in the head then yes, flat tops should work just fine. If not, then it might be better to get button tops just to be safe.
Jacob Manning. Yup any rewrapped battery whether it's rechargeable or not is going to be a Samsung, Sony, Panasonic or any other brand underneath. It's much cheaper to just buy them straight from a place that sells them unwrapped, otherwise you are going to be paying 2-3x as much for one battery.
My NOW, favorite EDC light!
Good video. Picked one up based on Lovell's review and am really pleased with it. Hard to beat the value, reliability and versatility with the program options.
Thank you
I just ordered one after watching this. I looking forward to my new EDC light.
Very good review. Nice to see stream light offer some products finally the people can afford. Merry Christmas to you
Just replaced my Nitecore EA11 after a year of hard use for a Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA... I loved the Nitecore, just desired a clicky tailcap. My only complaint with my Stramlight is a lack of knurling on the body of the light like the 2L-X. Great review as always, and Merry Christmas!
Fantastic review. Been using this light for months now with no issues after dropping it above waist height etc. I use a nitecore protected 18650 2300mah in both my 2lx and my odin works mlok flashlight weapon mounted hlx. So far amazing run time so I hardly ever need to recharge them. I think they offer a 3400mah protected 18650 so you could get even longer run times than the advertised with those. Especially considering streamlight 18650s are 2600mah. Only downside to the 18650s is the shelf life compared to cr123a batteries. Edit: I forgot to say I got it after watching John Lovell's EDC video. Edit 2: I would recommend people to buy a nitecore charger and protected 18650 instead of the streamlight stuff. Their charger and battery quality compared to a more reputable company is questionable at best. You can get protected cells from other companies too but leave the light manufacturing up to streamlight and the other stuff to better suited companies. Main reason I say is because for the same price you could be buying far better batteries and chargers that will last longer.
Good review, I am starting to become a light junkie. So many really good tactical type lights out there. Oh and I noticed that Mr Colt was guarding that ProTac not going to let anyone get near that light.
Same here I love flashlights
Bought one of these a few months ago for ems work, love it, the pocket clip holds to the light better than my old pro tac 2aa.
Thank you
Thank you so much for this review man! I’m now convinced that the Pro Tac 2L-X is going to be my final decision for a permanent EDC light. I’ve been looking at it for a while now among a ton of others and reviews just haven’t held my attention long enough to help in my decision. Thanks to this review though I’m finally going to pull the trigger on this light. I’m pretty excited about it and even though it’s only 500 Lumens I’m confident that is more than enough to ward someone off. Several of my good friends that are local law enforcement officers carry the 350 Lumen Pro Tac and that’s enough so I should be good to go. Thanks again for the video! I appreciate it and am now a subscriber.
The clip can also be used to attach the light to the bill of your hat to be used like a headlamp. Keep up the good work!
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Not really into the flashlights, but I was looking at the Streamlight ProTac HL USB, but was hesitant because of it's price. You just convinced me to buy the 2LX. That amount of quality at that price point is a no-brainer for me. Thanks for posting, man!
You're welcome 👍🏽
I found one on the ground while picking huckleberries. It still works fine, my guess is it had been there for a few months due to the visible damage. Feel bad for the guy that lost it but I can't complain, the thing blows my mind!
just received one of these for Christmas. Great review. 👍
I found a way to keep the clips in place no matter what. I used two tiny, heavy duty zip ties to hold the back of the clip tight to the light. The knobs on the zip ties help to keep the light in slippery pockets.
nice
I got my dad one of these for Christmas and am highly considering getting my own now 😂
nice
Yes, I got mine today ( and a PROTAC HLX ).
I love streamlight! Great light great value. I currently use the ProTac 1L-1AA light. very versatile, can use 1 cr123 battery or 1 AA battery both very common. Its very similar to the light you just reviewed, i liked the clip placement on the light you reviewed better though.
thanks for the info
John Lovell's approval is my confirmation bias. I've EDC'd the 2L-X for over 4yrs now. Its on its 3rd belt clip, due to user-induced snagging (which Streamlight replaced, priority mail, for free), & much of the anodizing has worn away, but she fired up bright & perfectly every time until ~ 2wks ago, when the tail switch started acting up. Par for the course after literally tens of thousands of activations.
10-tap is rad! I use only the LOW-HI, and NO damn strobe. I love it so much I bought another.
Excellent review, I carry the streamlite and it serves me well.
Thank you
after watching this video and being a owner of a dozen streamlights. I went out and picked this model up. and everything he says in this video is dead on the money. what a awesome lil light this is. this isn't as small as the popular olight s1 baton or similar lights. but this thing feels almost bomb proof, great lumens, good spill, perfect size for work, or duty and tactical. it feels really good in the hand and the knurling is just right. this will be my new work light, and put in EDC rotation. I paid a total of 59.00 that's taxs and all and I feel I still got a decent price on it. I know they can be found a little cheaper if you shop around but I ran across this one and couldn't pass it up. for those on the fence about buying it, you wont regret it!!
Great light! Great review as well!
Happy holidays to you and your family!
Thank you
This is my favorite light.
I beat them up and never has let me down
Mine Broke From Dropping It. Do You Know Where I Can Get A Replacement Bulb?
Nice light .thanks for the great review !! John Lovell never let's ya down !!WPS!! Thanks again your dog was like man I'm not looking I can't see anything . Merry Christmas my friend
Thank you
Been eyeing on this product for some time now. Great review!
Thank you
I bought that light a few months ago after John's review on WPS. It's been a great little light so far
awesome
really cool how you take the time to respond to dudes. thanks for all the vids
I picked one up a few months ago. I like it a lot. I have the 18650 USB rechargeable battery. The strobe is rough; I get quite a bit splash back from the high and strobe settings.
Nate Lulek what do you mean splash back?
Watched vid..Sold! Bought right away! Great vid, thx. Merry Christmas.
Thank you
Comprehensive, competent presentation. Thanks. SOLD!!🔦
I've had the Stream light 1L and loved it untill I lost it. I was using that flashlight everyday on my job, untill the pouch got used and abused on a daily basis. I just picked up the 2L-X. The only thing I hate about this is that they used same pouch on the 2L-X, they should of made it out of polymer or something and more durable this time around.
Excellent Review!!! MERRY XMAS!!! 😀😀
Thank you
I like the shirt man, Dr. Evil would be proud.
Have a Cabela’s gift card burning a hole in my pocket… think I’ll head there and pick those up! Thanks for the review!
I just got my Olight M1X Striker in the mail....I freakin love it!!
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Got one when they first came out, Before any youtube reviews. Love it, great light
awesome!
The new batteries for this light can now be charged with any cell phone cord. The charging shot is right in the battery itself. How neat is that. I like the light so well I ordered a second one, you know 1 is none and 2 is 1 and 3 is better.
My wife and I just ordered this flashlight!
Great review, just pulled one of these out of my stocking!
nice!
Just ordered mine!! 🤘🏻
Great Vid! I wish the characteristics of the 2L-X could come to the O.G. Protac 1L. But for the price Ill have to give this one a try! Thanks for another great year of vids and sticking up for our rights!
You're welcome 👍🏽
Nice light..went with an Olight M1X myself, classic but still as great tac light!
"As soon as I saw John pull it out in my kitchen. I was like I gotta have one of those." 😂
fact
@@Mrgunsngear CZcams personalities sell each-other on same products, conformation bias becomes viral, and eventually all that remains is Glock pistols and Streamlight flashlights. I have no problem with this. The best of the best.
I’ve had this light for about 6 months now and I carry it every day! Absolutely the best lumens for the size. My last light was a surefire and it just a little large. This 2Lx disappears in your pocket
it does indeed
TeezleySPT That's a fact. Just bought one myself. Great light
I had a little bit of a flickering issue when using it in momentary when it was in the 3 mode factory configuration, since switching it to high only I don’t have that issue. Super impressed with this light and before this I was carrying the usb micro stream and was worried this would be too large but it’s not its perfect. Now I had the micro stream in my 5th Jean pocket for small tasks and the protac for more defensive uses 👍👍
Do you have an issue with your light where you twist it all the way it stay on constant? Even though you press to turn off
@@lochuynh4687 this light doesn’t have a twist option. Tail cap activation only
First! I've got the StreamLight Pro-Tac 1L-1AA and I love it! My favorite feature is the fact that you can run either a single 123a or any AA battery . Which I find incredibly useful in a situation where you need a quick replacement and might not be able to find a 123A. Yes with the AA the lumen's are lowered but the light is still plenty bright, JMO! Great video thank's for letting your Patreons see this first and keep up the good work!
Kevin Matthews I have the same light and love it!
9thGenerationCajun I have the 1l 1AA also. This 2l is on my Christmas list. If I don't get it I will buy it when I'm done opening gifts. Haha
Can you use the rechargeable 123?
winner
I have a question, I also left a message a few days ago on someone elses vid about this specific model, I have the 1L 1AA, I don't know if its my light or ALL of them.. battery run time SUCKS, doesnt matter which battery I run, or make of battery.. I have a dozen streamlights and the battery run time for this specific model gets carried the least!! what is the average run time for your 1L 1AA? all my other streamlights are just fine no issues..
Yeah it's my EDC the Streamlight pro tac 2LX verry excellent light . Just trying to get it low beam not sure how .. Gotta reprogram it somehow I guess .. And just ordered Fenix PD35 1,000 lumens max output yay . Streamlight at my local store has 18650 batteries much lower priced at $13 . Going to get extra ones . The newer ones have charging portal on the side if them all you need is a USB cable that comes with it
You sold me! Ordering one today! Thanks for the review!
Hi Mr. G&G, hope you had a nice Christmas. Can you do a comparison between this light and the Fenix PD35 Tac?
Sold me. I got mine in the mail today!
Good video! I bought one awhile back based on this video. Does Streamlight offer other tail switches for the ProTac 2L-X? I find the ridges or scalps on the supplies tail switch gets in the way of activating the light when using it as a handheld light with a sidearm (in Harris style or other like application).
I did not think I would need it. Lost my old pro-tac 2 a couple of days ago. Looked everywhere twice. New 2L-x is very bright and needed.
bad and good news there
+Mrgunsngear Channel 2 days without a pocket torch was a bummer. I live in a dark area and use it way too often at night.
Mike, while I love my 2L-X (and my 2L before it) I would highly recommend you check out FourSevens. The FourSevens Quark Click QK2L-X is a bit smaller then the Protac and emits an impressive 700L on high. It also feels like it's built a bit better. The downside is it doesn't have strobe, but it does have High, Low, and momentary on function.
Thats not to take anything away from the 2L-X, I love mine. I carry both lights depending the occasion, they're my main EDC lights. Check out the FourSevens though.... You will be impressed. The QK2L-X feels so well built it's one of my favorite lights.
If you're interested I wouldn't mind sending mine out to you for a review, although at the $50 or so it costs you wouldn't be disappointed if you picked one up.
thanks for the report
foursevens went out of business on dec. 15th
jacob manalang interesting... Thats unfortunate. But it does say they're relaunching the brand in 2018 under someone else. We'll see. Im sure you can still find their lights at different sellers. Amazon and bladehq specifically
Nice video. Very informative. Thank you.
I was thinking of the Streamlight Protac 2L-X to put on a Mossberg 590 12 Gauge, mounting to a ring mount between forward of the fore grip and behind the end/tip of the barrel.
Do you think this would be a good choice, and/or do you have any other suggestions for that application.
I am thinking of 1" diameter lights, or there abouts, to keep the bulk down.
This would only be my second weapon light, So ????....I have a Nightstick TCM-550XL on my G19 and Love it. I chose that over the
TLR 7A due to lower cost, longer run time and a whiter, brighter appearing light, at least to my eye.......Anyways........
I originally looked at the Nitecore P10 V2, as I have 3-4 Nitecore products, and Love them....
Although the P10 V2 is about the same price as the 2L-X,.....the P10 V2 is longer, and has 1100 Lumens, which I feel might be Overkill for a short range/indoor application.....?
Any thoughts and/or advice would be appreciated. Thank you in advance to anyone who has suggestions for me.
Again Great Video. Thank you.
I had to chuckle when you said something about a pair of CR 123 batteries lasting a month or more… I own this light as well as the HLX and the shurefire that you showed in this video… I’ve never gotten more than three or four days out of a pair of batteries in any of those lights, I guess my idea of usage on an EDC flashlight is a little bit different than other peoples. That’s why I finally stuck the sure fire in the drawer and moved over to the stream light because he could use the 18 650. I was literally going through cases of CR123 batteries at a couple dollars a pop. It just got insanely expensive. When I switched over I bought eight of the lithium rechargeable‘s and I haven’t had to buy any batteries since.
jesus dude what are you shining lol, how are you using it that much. then obviously just use the rechargeables
Just picked one up. Thanks!
You're welcome 👍🏽
great description, is this light to small for a weapon mount, 7.62 X39
Came here to see the dimensions of the flashlight. Next time do you think you could include them?
Are you planing to do any reviews on Armytek flashlights? They are pretty good for EDC!
What a great light, what do think ofthe Fenix P35TAC?
Marry Christmas
Great review!!! Can you get a hold of a olight baton 600 for review?
Can you mount this to an ar 15? Meaning will it take recoil?
Congrats on 203k subs!
Thank you
Streamlight needs to start sending stickers with there products.
They do you just didn't get one!
@@turfmasterslandscape Mine came with 2! I must have got his.
I got one if these and it came with a sticker with my 2l-x streamlight the only light I got that didn't come with one is my microstream usb , my seige 3AA also came with one
I just purchased the wedge from streamlight....yep, no sticker. My stinger 2020 had one. Aside from this, they seem tobe a good light so far.
Lol who cares man
Badass man.... I actually need to get a new EDC light 😂
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Tactical Toolbox did you ever get on? Wanted to mount it.
Good review.
I remember you doing some reviews of Inforce weapon lights. In your review of this Streamlight, you mention that you trust Streamlights, Surefire and Elzetta lights for serious purposes. Am I correct that Inforce lights don't make the cut?
depends on the models
is this a good flashlight for more versatile uses(camping, car work, power outages, etc.)? is it durable and long lasting with the rechargeable batteries off amazon? looking for good flashlights for Christmas gifts for my dad and brother who are both mechanics and general handymen
Am I the only one that halfway expected the dogs to say HI back?
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I have the 600 lumen ProTac 2L-X it is a very GOOD light
awesome
Great review brother!!!
Thank you
Correct if I'm wrong but the streamlight rechargeable 18650 put out more input than than the non recharge 18650s and cra123?
Nice review. Btw, it's a hat clip you got there.
Can this light accept 2 RCR123A Batteries that come off the charger at about 4.2 volts each? I have had problems using the RCR123A with the Surefire Standard Light Bulb. Thanks...
I hope I got a defected one and they don’t all come like this, when I tighten the cap fully after charging the battery the light comes on either high or strobe until I back off the cap a quarter turn but then I feel it’s not water tight anymore. I’m going to return and reorder and hope the next one doesn’t do that
any issues with the light flickering when being switched on? i love the look but i had one exact one that flickered when i switched it on... so yea... so far.. my Protac 1L-AA doesn't do that.. yet. i had a Surefire Backup MV but the lens cracked
2 things
1. I love my O-light S1R Baton
2. Has anything ever fell in the water?
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MrGunsngear:You should do a review of the Klarus Xt2cr 1600 lumen flashlight.
noted
I cant believe how cheap it is. I've been looking for another duty flashlight and this fits the bill.
Good review as always. I have been wanting this to put on an AK with a thorntail mount. The HL was to wide for ring so I have a pro tac 1 on there now. Stearmlight makes great products. All of the kids have the pro tac 1 to carry and I've been carrying the HL sence the winter. Hope this one fits the mount
Thank you
I used to own that flashlight but I sold it because of the poor battery life and how expensive the batteries are. However surefire sales a big pack of the batteries the flashlight requires. Also they flashlight has proved to be dependable when I wore it on duty.
Nice video, one hell of a light for the price.
Thank you
This could be an asinine question but these can be mounted on rifles right?
Great video
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Interesting candela comparison is that the Protac 1L-1AA has 6400 candela whereas the 2L has 6800.
1L-1AA uses one cr123. 2L uses two cr123’s.
For such a compact size, weight, only 400 less candela and only needing one cr123 the 1L-1AA seems a better deal.
A side by side review of these two would be great!
The 1L-1AA has only 1.30h runtime on 350l while ProTac 2L-X has 2.45h so almost double the runtime with 500l
What do you think about the the
Surefire tactician......
Wonderful QUIET !
@ mrgunsngear. Do you think the Streamlight Pro Tac 2 L X is a good option for a light mounted accessory for my AR15? I have seen many videos on this flashlight but all talk about it as an EDC not as a rail accessory. Thanks
guitar hero was wondering the same thing. I bought on and going to mount it. Did you ever get one and mount it?
Is it compatible with the flash light thyrm ring?
How do you feel about using this as a rifle mounted light?