Fenix PD35R vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB size comparison

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The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 5.4 mm (0.21 in) shorter than the Fenix PD35R, and 1.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 15 g lighter (with battery).

Fenix PD35R · 136 mmStreamlight ProTac 2L-X USB · 130.55 mm

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 5.4 mm (0.21 in) shorter than the Fenix PD35R, and 1.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 15 g lighter (with battery).

Dimensions

Fenix PD35R
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Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB
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Length136 mm (5.35 in)130.6 mm (5.14 in)−5.4 mm
Head / width25.4 mm (1.00 in)26.9 mm (1.06 in)+1.5 mm
Body23.2 mm (0.91 in)23.9 mm (0.94 in)+0.7 mm
Weight140 g with battery125 g with battery−15 g
Battery18650 / 2x CR123A18650 / 2x CR123A
Max output1,700 lm500 lm
Throw353 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$89.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$83.05 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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PD35R 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 136 mm (5.35 in), a difference of 5.4 mm (4%). At its widest point the Fenix PD35R is 1.5 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 26.9 mm). The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 15 g lighter (125 g vs 140 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD35R 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 PD35R was $89.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB $83.05 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB cost $6.90 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 PD35R 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 (5.4 mm shorter) and less weight (15 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD35R vs ProTac 2L-X USB FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD35R or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is the shorter light: 130.6 mm (5.14 in) against 136 mm (5.35 in), a difference of 5.4 mm (4%). At its widest point the Fenix PD35R is 1.5 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 26.9 mm). The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 15 g lighter (125 g vs 140 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD35R or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Fenix PD35R is rated brighter: 1,700 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 240% more.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD35R or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD35R was $89.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB $83.05 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB cost $6.90 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix PD35R 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.

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