Fenix PD36R PRO vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB size comparison

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The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 15.3 mm (0.60 in) shorter than the Fenix PD36R PRO, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 44 g lighter (with battery).

Fenix PD36R PRO · 145.8 mmStreamlight ProTac 2L-X USB · 130.55 mm

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 15.3 mm (0.60 in) shorter than the Fenix PD36R PRO, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 44 g lighter (with battery).

Dimensions

Fenix PD36R PRO
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Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB
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Length145.8 mm (5.74 in)130.6 mm (5.14 in)−15.3 mm
Head / width26.5 mm (1.04 in)26.9 mm (1.06 in)+0.4 mm
Body25.7 mm (1.01 in)23.9 mm (0.94 in)−1.8 mm
Weight169 g with battery125 g with battery−44 g
Battery2170018650 / 2x CR123A
Max output2,800 lm500 lm
Throw380 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$119.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$83.05 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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PD36R PRO 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 145.8 mm (5.74 in), a difference of 15.3 mm (10%). At their widest points they are about the same (26.5 vs 26.9 mm). The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 44 g lighter (125 g vs 169 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD36R PRO is rated brighter: 2,800 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 460% more.

Battery

The Fenix PD36R PRO runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD36R PRO was $119.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB $83.05 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB cost $36.90 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 PD36R PRO if you want more output (2,800 lm vs 500 lm). Choose the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB if you want a shorter light (15.3 mm shorter) and less weight (44 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD36R PRO vs ProTac 2L-X USB FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD36R PRO or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is the shorter light: 130.6 mm (5.14 in) against 145.8 mm (5.74 in), a difference of 15.3 mm (10%). At their widest points they are about the same (26.5 vs 26.9 mm). The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 44 g lighter (125 g vs 169 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD36R PRO or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Fenix PD36R PRO is rated brighter: 2,800 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 460% more.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD36R PRO or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD36R PRO was $119.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB $83.05 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB cost $36.90 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix PD36R PRO and Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB use the same battery?

The Fenix PD36R PRO runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

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