Comparison Console
Acebeam L35 2.0 vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L35 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L35 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L35 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L35 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L35 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L35 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 19100% 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$114.9Cheapest
US$124Most expensive
Weight
250 g (8.82 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
152 mm (5.98 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
105625 cdHighest candela
35000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
650 m (2133 ft)Highest
374 m (1227 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
17280 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C built-in port
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy, stainless steel strike bezel
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesProfessional lighting needsEDC with long runtime and high output
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
Excellent beam pattern combining flood and long throwVery bright with a practical beam for close and far useSolid and premium build qualityVersatile dual switch interfaceLong runtime especially in moonlight modeConvenient built-in USB-C rechargeable battery
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
Tail switch design changed from previous version may affect tailstanding capabilitySome users report a heavier weight with included batteryPrice is moderately high but justified by performance
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors
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