Comparison Console
Acebeam L17 vs SureFire G2X Tactical
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5700% 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$81.79Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)Heaviest
150 g (5.29 oz)Lightest
Length
140.5 mm (5.53 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1400 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
160801 cdHighest candela
26293 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
802 m (2631 ft)Highest
248 m (814 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 Li-ion battery (included)
2 x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Nitrolon body with aluminum head
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingLong-range illumination
Tactical useDuty carryEveryday carry (EDC)Rugged reliable light for tough conditions
Common praise
Impressive beam throw (up to 802 meters in white version)Compact and ergonomic designSilent electronic tail switchRobust build quality and IP68 waterproofingAvailable in useful colored LED options for hunting
Rugged and virtually indestructible constructionBright 600 lumens output sufficient for tactical useDual output modes for versatilityCompact size relative to power
Common complaints
Significant heat buildup on Turbo mode requiring cautionLarge brightness step between High and Turbo modesLack of knurling for enhanced grip
Not rechargeableModerate weight compared to ultra-compact modelsLimited runtime on high output
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