Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 Gen II vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 208% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 208% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 103900% 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$126.4Most expensive
US$124Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdLowest candela
35000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Lowest
374 m (1227 ft)Highest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Micro USB
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseWeapon MountingLaw EnforcementSelf DefenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor Activities
Duty UseTacticalEveryday CarryLaw Enforcement
Common praise
Very Bright Output With Good Throw DistanceRobust Build Quality And Durable MaterialsConvenient Dual Switch InterfaceReliable And Long Runtime With 21700 BatteryGood Color Rendition With 5000k LED
High Output With Good Beam DistanceMulti Fuel Flexibility Prevents Power LossDurable Aircraft Aluminum BodyTen Tap Programming Allows Mode Customization
Common complaints
Can Get Hot At Higher Output LevelsHeavier Weight Without Battery
Clip Quality Could Be BetterTailcap Switch Sometimes Mushy Compared To Competitors
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