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Acebeam K65 vs Streamlight UltraStinger LED

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam K65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 464% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam K65 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam K65 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam K65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 464% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight UltraStinger LED stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Acebeam K65 — Beam distance: 1014 m (3327 ft)Acebeam K65 — Max candela: 257000 cdAcebeam K65 — Weight: 660 g (23.28 oz)Acebeam K65 — Length: 190 mm (7.48 in)Acebeam K65 — Retail price: US$224Acebeam K65 — Impact resistance: 1.2 m (4 ft)Streamlight UltraStinger LED — Beam distance: 510 m (1673 ft)Streamlight UltraStinger LED — Max candela: 65000 cdStreamlight UltraStinger LED — Weight: 564 g (19.89 oz)Streamlight UltraStinger LED — Length: 300 mm (11.81 in)Streamlight UltraStinger LED — Retail price: US$188.14Streamlight UltraStinger LED — Impact resistance: 3 m (10 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$224Most expensive
US$188.14Cheapest
Weight
660 g (23.28 oz)Heaviest
564 g (19.89 oz)Lightest
Length
190 mm (7.48 in)Shortest
300 mm (11.81 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
6200 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
257000 cdHighest candela
65000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1014 m (3327 ft)Highest
510 m (1673 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3600 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4x 18650
Nickel-metal Hydride Ni-MH sub-C battery
Charging type
Unknown
120V AC / 12V DC smart charger, optional 2.5-hour fast charger available
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2m)
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminium alloy Type 6063 with premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish, stainless steel bezel
Anodized 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
Professional useLaw enforcementSecurity personnelIndustrial crewsFirst responders
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
Bright, powerful beam with long reachDurable and reliable build qualityMultiple user-selectable modes with programmable switchRechargeable battery with included smart charger
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
Heavier and larger than compact EDC lightsRelatively short runtime on highest output