Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 59900% 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$119Cheapest
US$124Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdLowest candela
35000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Lowest
374 m (1227 ft)Highest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
Very high output and brightnessBest UI and mode spacing among competitorsComfortable to hold and useDigitally regulated output for consistent brightnessGood beam profile balancing throw and floodIncludes convenient Moon Low modeWell made with quality materials
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors
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