Comparison Console
Acebeam K65 vs Streamlight Stinger LED HL
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam K65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 675% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 675% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3900% 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$224Most expensive
US$222Cheapest
Weight
660 g (23.28 oz)Heaviest
352 g (12.42 oz)Lightest
Length
190 mm (7.48 in)Shortest
213.6 mm (8.41 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
6200 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
257000 cdHighest candela
24000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1014 m (3327 ft)Highest
310 m (1017 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3600 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4x 18650
Nickel-metal Hydride (NiMH) sub-C, 3-cell, 3.6 Volt
Charging type
Unknown
Smart charger, 120VAC / 12V DC and USB (5V/1A) input
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2m)
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminium alloy Type 6063 with premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish, stainless steel bezel
Machined aircraft aluminum body with non-slip rubberized comfort grip; unbreakable polycarbonate lens with scratch-resistant coating
Use case profile
Best for
SearchingHuntingRescuingSecuringCavingOutdoor ActivitiesLaw EnforcementEmergency ServicesNature ConservationNocturnal Adventurers
Tactical UseLaw EnforcementOutdoor Activities Requiring Wide Beam And High IlluminationSearch And RescueFirefighter Flashlight
Common praise
Extremely High Maximum Output And ThrowLong Runtime On Lower ModesRobust Build Quality With Premium MaterialsEasy One Handed Operation Via Side Electronic SwitchEffective Thermal Regulation And Battery Power IndicatorsMultiple Brightness Levels And Special Modes Like Strobe And SOS
High Brightness With A Wide And Concentrated BeamMultiple Lighting Modes For FlexibilityDurable And Comfortable GripRechargeable With Smart Charging OptionsReliable C4 LED Technology With Long Lifetime
Common complaints
Heavier And Larger Compared To Smaller EDC FlashlightsHotspot Tint With Some Yellowish Corona Noted In BeamSide Switch Has Small Ui Quirks Such As Mode SkippingBezel Can Get Damaged When Dropped Despite Stainless Steel Material
Weight Could Be Heavy For Some Users (352 Grams)Not Waterproof Beyond Light Splashing (ipx4)
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