Comparison Console
Acebeam D30 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam D30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam D30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 130% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$189.9Most expensive
US$124.9Cheapest
Weight
517 g (18.24 oz)Lightest
550 g (19.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
267.9 mm (10.55 in)Longest
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5600 lmHighest output
3500 lmLowest output
Max candela
528529 cdHighest candela
51000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1454 m (4770 ft)Highest
452 m (1483 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
690 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 rechargeable USB-C batteries
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodization
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Professional deep-sea divingUnderwater marine explorationNavigating murky waters
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Common praise
High brightness with focused beam for underwater useLong maximum runtime with battery swap capabilityDurable, corrosion-resistant design suitable for saltwaterIntuitive side switch allows easy one-handed operationWaterproof with triple o-rings and 1.5m impact resistance
Very bright 3500 lumen max outputVersatile multi-fuel battery optionsProgrammable user modes with TEN-TAP systemDurable IPX7 waterproof, aircraft-grade aluminum bodyLong runtimes on medium and low modes
Common complaints
Mostly specialized for diving; less suited as general EDC flashlight
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights