Acebeam E70 Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam E70 Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Acebeam E70 Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Acebeam E70 Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Acebeam E70 Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Acebeam E70 Mini stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2757% 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.
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C (on battery)
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (fully submersible to 6.5 feet / 2 meters for up to 30 minutes)
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy body (AL6061-T6)
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Photography And Nature Walks Requiring Accurate Color Rendering▣Camping▣Search And Rescue▣Outdoor Enthusiasts▣Collectors▣Security▣Industrial Applications
▣Tactical Use▣EDC▣Emergency Preparedness
Common praise
✓High Color Rendering Index And Neutral Tint For Accurate Color Rendition✓Compact And Lightweight With Solid Aluminum Build✓Good Ui With Multiple Brightness And Special Modes✓Included USB C Rechargeable 18650 Battery✓Ip68 Waterproof Rating✓Lockout Mode And Double Click On To Prevent Accidental Activation
✓High Lumen Output For Size✓Durable Construction✓Flexible Ten Tap Programming✓Momentary On/off Switch
Common complaints
⚠Double Click Required To Turn On Instead Of Single Click⚠Lowest Mode Starts At 9 Lumens Instead Of A True Moonlight Mode⚠Tailcap Not Designed To Be Removed Without Tools⚠Included Lithium Ion Battery Longer Than Common Flat Top 18650 Cells, Limiting Battery Compatibility
⚠Bulkier Size Compared To Some Models⚠Short Pocket Clip Limits Carry Convenience