Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam L30 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 33% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 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 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 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 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 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95900% 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$183.9Most 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
86400 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable Li-ion
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB charging
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with Type III hard anodized finish
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseWeapon MountingHuntingLaw EnforcementSearch & RescueSelf DefenseOutdoor Activities
Duty UseTacticalEveryday CarryLaw Enforcement
Common praise
Exceptional Max Output And StabilityVersatile User Interface Combining Tactical And Utility ModesGood Build Quality And Precise MachiningUSB Charging CapabilitySolid Runtime At Mid Outputs
High Output With Good Beam DistanceMulti Fuel Flexibility Prevents Power LossDurable Aircraft Aluminum BodyTen Tap Programming Allows Mode Customization
Common complaints
USB Port Flap Can Open In Holster Compromising WaterproofingCool White Tint Has Uneven Beam And Strong Rainbow EffectBody Can Get Uncomfortably Hot In Higher ModesNeeds 18650 Adapter And Spacer For Battery UsageToo Large And Heavy For Casual Pocket Carry
Clip Quality Could Be BetterTailcap Switch Sometimes Mushy Compared To Competitors
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