TLR-8

Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X

The Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X is a pistol-mounted LED weapon light rated at 1,000 lumens and 22,000 candela. That candela figure works out to an effective positive identification distance of 51 yards and visual impairment out to 7 yards, both calculated from the published beam data. It carries an integrated red aiming laser. It runs on CR123A or SL-B9 and is not rechargeable. It weighs 3.14 oz in an aluminum body 2.9 inches long. Measured against the 148 weapon lights in the index, it lands about in the middle for output (1,000 lumens), about in the middle for beam intensity (22,000 candela), on the lighter side for weight (3.14 oz), and on the pricier side for price ($280). It is one of 70 entries in the index that qualify as a light in the same 1,000 to 1,999 lumen class. The closest listed comparison is Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X SUB, the same brand's light in the same 1,000 to 1,999 lumen class, priced at $260.

Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X
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SeriesTLR-8
Light ColorWhite
Emitter TypeLED
Lumens1000
Candela22000
LaserRed
Effective PID Distance (yds)51
Max Effective PID Distance (yds)40 to 60
Effective Visual Impairment (yds)7
Max Effective Visual Impairment (yds)5 to 10
Form FactorPistol
BatteryCR123A / SL-B9
RechargeableNo
MaterialAluminum
Weight (oz)3.14
Bezel Diameter (in)1.16
Length (in)2.9
Country of ManufactureChina
Average Price$280

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