Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA vs SureFire EDCL1-T size comparison

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The SureFire EDCL1-T is 6.3 mm (0.25 in) longer than the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA, and 4.6 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.

Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA · 108 mmSureFire EDCL1-T · 114.3 mm

The SureFire EDCL1-T is 6.3 mm (0.25 in) longer than the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA, and 4.6 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA
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SureFire EDCL1-T
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Length108 mm (4.25 in)114.3 mm (4.50 in)+6.3 mm
Head / width24 mm (0.94 in)28.6 mm (1.12 in)+4.6 mm
Body22 mm (0.87 in)—
Weight71 g listed93.6 g with battery
BatteryCR123A / AACR123A
Max output350 lm500 lm
Throw105 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$56.45 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$215.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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Body diameter not listed

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ProTac 1L-1AA vs EDCL1-T: how they differ

Size and weight

The Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA is the shorter light: 108 mm (4.25 in) against 114.3 mm (4.50 in), a difference of 6.3 mm (6%). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA is 4.6 mm slimmer (24 vs 28.6 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA: 71 g listed; SureFire EDCL1-T: 93.6 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The SureFire EDCL1-T is rated brighter: 500 lm maximum vs 350 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA, 43% more.

Battery

The Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA runs on removable CR123A / AA batteries; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA was $56.45 at batteryjunction.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA cost $158.55 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 Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA if you want a shorter light (6.3 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (4.6 mm narrower). Choose the SureFire EDCL1-T if you want more output (500 lm vs 350 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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ProTac 1L-1AA vs EDCL1-T FAQ

Which is smaller, the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA or the SureFire EDCL1-T?

The Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA is the shorter light: 108 mm (4.25 in) against 114.3 mm (4.50 in), a difference of 6.3 mm (6%). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA is 4.6 mm slimmer (24 vs 28.6 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA: 71 g listed; SureFire EDCL1-T: 93.6 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA or the SureFire EDCL1-T?

The SureFire EDCL1-T is rated brighter: 500 lm maximum vs 350 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA, 43% more.

Which is cheaper, the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA or the SureFire EDCL1-T?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA was $56.45 at batteryjunction.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA cost $158.55 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA and SureFire EDCL1-T use the same battery?

The Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA runs on removable CR123A / AA batteries; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery.

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