Sofirn SC33 vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB size comparison

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The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is about the same length as the Sofirn SC33, and 5.1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Sofirn SC33 · 131 mmStreamlight ProTac 2L-X USB · 130.55 mm

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is about the same length as the Sofirn SC33, and 5.1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Sofirn SC33
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Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB
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Length131 mm (5.16 in)130.6 mm (5.14 in)−0.4 mm
Head / width32 mm (1.26 in)26.9 mm (1.06 in)−5.1 mm
Body—23.9 mm (0.94 in)
Weight110 g without battery125 g with battery
Battery2170018650 / 2x CR123A
Max output5,200 lm500 lm
Throw——
TypeEDCEDC
Pricefrom $41.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$83.05 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourceflashlightgo.com sourced
Only head diameter listed
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SC33 vs ProTac 2L-X USB: how they differ

Size and weight

The Sofirn SC33 and Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB are the same length to within half a millimetre (131 mm (5.16 in)). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 5.1 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Sofirn SC33: 110 g without battery; Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB: 125 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Sofirn SC33 is rated brighter: 5,200 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 940% more.

Battery

The Sofirn SC33 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 Sofirn SC33 was from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com and the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB $83.05 at batteryjunction.com, so the Sofirn SC33 cost $41.06 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 Sofirn SC33 if you want more output (5,200 lm vs 500 lm). Choose the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB if you want a slimmer profile (5.1 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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SC33 vs ProTac 2L-X USB FAQ

Which is smaller, the Sofirn SC33 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Sofirn SC33 and Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB are the same length to within half a millimetre (131 mm (5.16 in)). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 5.1 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Sofirn SC33: 110 g without battery; Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB: 125 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Sofirn SC33 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Sofirn SC33 is rated brighter: 5,200 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 940% more.

Which is cheaper, the Sofirn SC33 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Sofirn SC33 was from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com and the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB $83.05 at batteryjunction.com, so the Sofirn SC33 cost $41.06 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Sofirn SC33 and Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB use the same battery?

The Sofirn SC33 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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