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
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