Comparison Console
Acebeam K65-GT vs Streamlight Knucklehead Spot
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3511% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3511% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% 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$274.9Most expensive
US$166.73Cheapest
Weight
786 g (27.73 oz)Heaviest
655 g (23.10 oz)Lightest
Length
188.5 mm (7.42 in)Shortest
234 mm (9.21 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
6500 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
707281 cdHighest candela
11000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1682 m (5518 ft)Highest
210 m (689 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1080 minShortest runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion
NiCd rechargeable battery pack or 4 AA alkaline batteries
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum with military grade type III hard-anodized finish
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueHuntingSecuringCavingCampingLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
FirefightingSearch and RescueSituations requiring articulating head beamDurability and long beam distance
Common praise
Impressive beam distance and brightnessWell-made with great light stabilizationHigh performance and workmanshipPortable with attachable handle
Articulating 360-degree head for flexibilityLong beam distance of 210 metersMultiple brightness levels including long runtime moonlight modeDurable, shockproof construction with IPX4 water resistanceMagnet with strong pull for hands-free use
Common complaints
Not specified explicitly in sources
Relatively heavy at 655 gramsBattery pack not included, uses either NiCd rechargeable battery pack or 4 AA alkaline batteriesCharging cords and chargers sold separately