Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB size comparison

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The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 3.4 mm (0.14 in) shorter than the Fenix PD35 V3.0, and 1.5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix PD35 V3.0 · 134 mmStreamlight ProTac 2L-X USB · 130.55 mm

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 3.4 mm (0.14 in) shorter than the Fenix PD35 V3.0, and 1.5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix PD35 V3.0
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Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB
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Length134 mm (5.28 in)130.6 mm (5.14 in)−3.4 mm
Head / width25.4 mm (1.00 in)26.9 mm (1.06 in)+1.5 mm
Body22.8 mm (0.90 in)23.9 mm (0.94 in)+1.1 mm
Weight83.5 g without battery125 g with battery
Battery18650 / 2x CR123A18650 / 2x CR123A
Max output1,700 lm500 lm
Throw357 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$79.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$83.05 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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PD35 V3.0 vs ProTac 2L-X USB: how they differ

Size and weight

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is the shorter light: 130.6 mm (5.14 in) against 134 mm (5.28 in), a difference of 3.4 mm (3%). At its widest point the Fenix PD35 V3.0 is 1.5 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 26.9 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD35 V3.0: 83.5 g without battery; Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB: 125 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD35 V3.0 is rated brighter: 1,700 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 240% more.

Battery

Both run on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries, so spare cells work in either light.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD35 V3.0 was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB $83.05 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix PD35 V3.0 cost $3.10 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Fenix PD35 V3.0 if you want a slimmer profile (1.5 mm narrower) and more output (1,700 lm vs 500 lm). Choose the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB if you want a shorter light (3.4 mm shorter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD35 V3.0 vs ProTac 2L-X USB FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD35 V3.0 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is the shorter light: 130.6 mm (5.14 in) against 134 mm (5.28 in), a difference of 3.4 mm (3%). At its widest point the Fenix PD35 V3.0 is 1.5 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 26.9 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD35 V3.0: 83.5 g without battery; Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB: 125 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD35 V3.0 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Fenix PD35 V3.0 is rated brighter: 1,700 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 240% more.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD35 V3.0 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD35 V3.0 was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB $83.05 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix PD35 V3.0 cost $3.10 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix PD35 V3.0 and Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB use the same battery?

Both run on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries, so spare cells work in either light.

Compare Fenix PD35 V3.0 with similar lights

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Compare Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB with similar lights

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