Fenix PD36R V2.0 vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB size comparison

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The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 10.1 mm (0.40 in) shorter than the Fenix PD36R V2.0, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 42 g lighter (with battery).

Fenix PD36R V2.0 · 140.7 mmStreamlight ProTac 2L-X USB · 130.55 mm

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 10.1 mm (0.40 in) shorter than the Fenix PD36R V2.0, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 42 g lighter (with battery).

Dimensions

Fenix PD36R V2.0
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Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB
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Length140.7 mm (5.54 in)130.6 mm (5.14 in)−10.1 mm
Head / width26.5 mm (1.04 in)26.9 mm (1.06 in)+0.4 mm
Body25.5 mm (1.00 in)23.9 mm (0.94 in)−1.6 mm
Weight167 g with battery125 g with battery−42 g
Battery2170018650 / 2x CR123A
Max output1,700 lm500 lm
Throw396 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$99.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$83.05 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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PD36R V2.0 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 140.7 mm (5.54 in), a difference of 10.1 mm (7%). At their widest points they are about the same (26.5 vs 26.9 mm). The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 42 g lighter (125 g vs 167 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD36R V2.0 is rated brighter: 1,700 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 240% more.

Battery

The Fenix PD36R V2.0 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 PD36R V2.0 was $99.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB $83.05 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB cost $16.90 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 V2.0 if you want more output (1,700 lm vs 500 lm). Choose the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB if you want a shorter light (10.1 mm shorter) and less weight (42 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD36R V2.0 vs ProTac 2L-X USB FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD36R V2.0 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is the shorter light: 130.6 mm (5.14 in) against 140.7 mm (5.54 in), a difference of 10.1 mm (7%). At their widest points they are about the same (26.5 vs 26.9 mm). The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 42 g lighter (125 g vs 167 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD36R V2.0 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Fenix PD36R V2.0 is rated brighter: 1,700 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 240% more.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD36R V2.0 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD36R V2.0 was $99.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB $83.05 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB cost $16.90 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix PD36R V2.0 and Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB use the same battery?

The Fenix PD36R V2.0 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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