Comparison Console
Acebeam P16 vs Streamlight PolyTac X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 529% 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$84.9Most expensive
US$74.93Cheapest
Weight
156.2 g (5.51 oz)Heaviest
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
Length
131.2 mm (5.17 in)Shortest
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
58564 cdHighest candela
11485 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
484 m (1588 ft)Highest
205 m (673 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1320 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (USB-C included) compatible with 2 x CR123/RCR123
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementEmergency situationsEveryday carry (EDC)
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Common praise
Long throw distance of 484 meters with a focused beamRugged and impact-resistant buildEasy and intuitive dual tail switch interfaceStable output and versatile brightness levelsIncluded rechargeable battery and USB-C charging
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Common complaints
No LED replacement service from manufacturer
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
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