Fenix TK05R vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X size comparison

TK05R vs ProTac HL-X: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix TK05R is the shorter light: 115 mm (4.53 in) against 138 mm (5.43 in), a difference of 23 mm (17%). At its widest point the Fenix TK05R is 5 mm slimmer (32 vs 37 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix TK05R: 124 g with battery; Streamlight ProTac HL-X: 162 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

Both are rated at 1,000 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Fenix TK05R reaches further: 450 m vs 330 m rated throw (36% more).

Battery

The Fenix TK05R runs on a removable 18350 battery; the Streamlight ProTac HL-X runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 18350 cell is about 18 × 35 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix TK05R was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight ProTac HL-X from $112.15 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix TK05R cost $32.20 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are tactical lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Fenix TK05R if you want a shorter light (23 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (5 mm narrower) and longer throw (450 m vs 330 m). On the specs we track, the Fenix TK05R is ahead or level everywhere; the Streamlight ProTac HL-X makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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