Nitecore EDC35 vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB size comparison
The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 6.4 mm (0.25 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC35, and 4.9 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 53 g lighter (with battery).
The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 6.4 mm (0.25 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC35, and 4.9 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 53 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC35 Check price ↗ | Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 124.2 mm (4.89 in) | 130.6 mm (5.14 in)+6.4 mm |
| Head / width | 31.8 mm (1.25 in) | 26.9 mm (1.06 in)−4.9 mm |
| Body | 25.9 mm (1.02 in) | 23.9 mm (0.94 in)−2 mm |
| Weight | 178 g with battery | 125 g with battery−53 g |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 / 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 5,000 lm | 500 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $89.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $83.05 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed 4.89" / head 1.25" / tube 1.02", 6.28 oz with clip; converted | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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EDC35 vs ProTac 2L-X USB: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC35 is the shorter light: 124.2 mm (4.89 in) against 130.6 mm (5.14 in), a difference of 6.4 mm (5%). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 4.9 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 31.8 mm). The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 53 g lighter (125 g vs 178 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC35 is rated brighter: 5,000 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 900% more.
Battery
The Nitecore EDC35 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 Nitecore EDC35 was $89.95 at nitecorestore.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 Nitecore EDC35 if you want a shorter light (6.4 mm shorter) and more output (5,000 lm vs 500 lm). Choose the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB if you want a slimmer profile (4.9 mm narrower) and less weight (53 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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EDC35 vs ProTac 2L-X USB FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC35 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?
The Nitecore EDC35 is the shorter light: 124.2 mm (4.89 in) against 130.6 mm (5.14 in), a difference of 6.4 mm (5%). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 4.9 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 31.8 mm). The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 53 g lighter (125 g vs 178 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC35 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?
The Nitecore EDC35 is rated brighter: 5,000 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 900% more.
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC35 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC35 was $89.95 at nitecorestore.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 Nitecore EDC35 and Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC35 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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Sources
- Nitecore EDC35: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nitecorestore.com. Price $89.95 from nitecorestore.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $83.05 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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