Comparison Console
Acebeam K60 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam K60 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% 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 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K60 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K60 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K60 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K60 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11204% 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$179Most expensive
US$124.9Cheapest
Weight
570 g (20.11 oz)Heaviest
550 g (19.40 oz)Lightest
Length
206 mm (8.11 in)Shortest
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
3500 lmLowest output
Max candela
124100 cdHighest candela
51000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
704 m (2310 ft)Highest
452 m (1483 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
78000 minLongest runtime
690 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4x 18650 Li-Ion
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Unknown
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (2 meters)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum body, type III hard anodized finish
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw EnforcementSelf-defenseHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Common praise
Very bright output up to 5000 lumensGood UI with magnetic control ring and forward clicky tail switchHigh build quality with aircraft grade aluminum and hard anodized finishGood thermal management and runtime regulationReliable and safe design without in-light chargingEffective beam throw of 704 meters
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
Gets hot quickly on turbo mode, requiring cautionNot available in neutral white LEDNo in-light charging feature
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights