New ProTac 2AA-X USB flashlight unveiled by Streamlight

Streamlight Inc. has introduced the ProTac 2AA-X USB personal carry light, a rechargeable version of its ProTac 2AA flashlight.

The new model features multi-fuel capability, allowing users to choose between a USB-C rechargeable battery or disposable batteries.

The light delivers 550 lumens and 10,250 candela, as reported by Streamlight.

The lightweight ProTac 2AA-X USB is compact enough to fit in a pocket or attach to clothing or gear.

It is designed for a wide range of users, including first responders, tactical professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, industrial technicians, DIYers, and automotive mechanics.

Key features of ProTac 2AA-X USB

Michael F. Dineen, Streamlight’s Chief Revenue Officer, highlighted the new model’s improvements: “The ProTac 2AA-X USB not only is USB-C rechargeable, but also more than doubles the lumen and candela output of its predecessor.”

He noted that the light offers flexibility with its rechargeable battery pack and disposable battery options.

The ProTac 2AA-X USB uses a 1600mAh lithium polymer USB-C rechargeable battery pack, which can be recharged up to 500 times.

The battery charges in approximately four hours via a USB-C port.

Additionally, the light can accept two AA alkaline batteries, providing versatility based on user preference or availability.

Performance and durability specifications

The ProTac 2AA-X USB features a multi-function, push-button tail switch for one-handed operation, allowing users to select from momentary, variable intensity, or strobe modes.

The TEN-TAP programmable switch offers three different programs: high/strobe/low, high only, or low/high.

On the High setting, the ProTac 2AA-X USB delivers 550 lumens, a beam distance of 203 metres, and a run time of 2.25 hours with the rechargeable battery.

With alkaline batteries, it offers 270 lumens, a beam distance of 141 metres, and a run time of 2.5 hours.

The light provides different run times on Low and Strobe settings, depending on the battery type used.

Design and build

Constructed from 6000 Series machined aircraft aluminium with an anodised finish, the ProTac 2AA-X USB includes a gasket-sealed glass lens and an anti-roll face cap.

It weighs 99 grams and measures 15.3cm in length with a 1.7cm body diameter.

The light is IPX7-rated, making it waterproof up to 1 metre, and has been tested for 2-metre impact resistance.

The ProTac 2AA-X USB offers durability and reliability for various applications, maintaining performance under different environmental conditions.