Comparison Console
Acebeam P16 2.0 vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam P16 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P16 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% 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$99.9Cheapest
US$124Most expensive
Weight
169.3 g (5.97 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
136.3 mm (5.37 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
73712 cdHighest candela
35000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
543 m (1781 ft)Highest
374 m (1227 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1800 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum with hard anodized finish
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSelf-defenseEveryday carryHigh-stress scenariosGeneral use
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
Bright and clear light outputImpressive beam throwDurable construction with good impact resistanceIntuitive dual tail-switch UIFast USB-C charging with battery indicatorIncludes holster and two-way clip for versatile carry
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
No compatibility with 2x RCR123 batteries
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online