Comparison Console
Acebeam E70-AL vs Streamlight PolyTac X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 667% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 667% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7443% 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$74.9Cheapest
US$74.93Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
Length
128.3 mm (5.05 in)Shortest
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4600 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
14400 cdHighest candela
11485 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
240 m (787 ft)Highest
205 m (673 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15840 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 lithium-ion
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C built-in port on battery, cable included
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum, HAIII hard-anodized
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCampingAdventureSearch-and-rescueOutdoor enthusiastsSecurityIndustrial applications
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Common praise
High max output of 4600 lumensGood build quality with premium materialsConvenient rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-CIncludes useful accessories like pouch, spare O-rings, lanyardSolid runtime and throw performanceFeatures tritium slots for customization
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Common complaints
Inner sleeve color (blue) not matching brand colorsTube size causes slight rattle with flat top 21700 cellsTailcap not easily removable to charge batteryMode memory cannot be disabled
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
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