Comparison Console
Acebeam E70 vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam E70 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 208% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 208% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17500% 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$139Most expensive
US$124Cheapest
Weight
210 g (7.41 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
128.3 mm (5.05 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
12100 cdLowest candela
35000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
374 m (1227 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15840 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable (USB-C included)
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C via included battery
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (submersible 2 meters for 30 minutes)
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Stainless Steel
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)SecuritySelf defense
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
High build quality and machiningGood beam pattern with flood and defined hotspotConvenient double-click-to-on UI reduces accidental activationIncludes USB-C rechargeable batteryExcellent runtime performance, exceeding specificationsGood heft and feel for those who want a beefy lightTailstand capabilityAnti-abrasive coating
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
Heavier weight due to stainless steel constructionLonger battery required limits cell compatibilityNo USB-C charging port on the flashlight body itself, charging via battery onlyLanyard hard to reattach
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors
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