Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB size comparison

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The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 12.4 mm (0.49 in) shorter than the Fenix PD40R V3.0, and 7.1 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 73 g lighter (with battery).

Fenix PD40R V3.0 · 143 mmStreamlight ProTac 2L-X USB · 130.55 mm

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 12.4 mm (0.49 in) shorter than the Fenix PD40R V3.0, and 7.1 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 73 g lighter (with battery).

Dimensions

Fenix PD40R V3.0
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Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB
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Length143 mm (5.63 in)130.6 mm (5.14 in)−12.4 mm
Head / width34 mm (1.34 in)26.9 mm (1.06 in)−7.1 mm
Body26 mm (1.02 in)23.9 mm (0.94 in)−2.1 mm
Weight198 g with battery125 g with battery−73 g
Battery2170018650 / 2x CR123A
Max output3,000 lm500 lm
Throw500 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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PD40R 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 143 mm (5.63 in), a difference of 12.4 mm (9%). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 7.1 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 34 mm). The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 73 g lighter (125 g vs 198 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 500% more.

Battery

The Fenix PD40R V3.0 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 PD40R V3.0 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 PD40R V3.0 if you want more output (3,000 lm vs 500 lm). Choose the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB if you want a shorter light (12.4 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (7.1 mm narrower) and less weight (73 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD40R V3.0 vs ProTac 2L-X USB FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD40R 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 143 mm (5.63 in), a difference of 12.4 mm (9%). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 7.1 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 34 mm). The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 73 g lighter (125 g vs 198 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 500% more.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 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 PD40R V3.0 and Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB use the same battery?

The Fenix PD40R V3.0 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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