Comparison Console
Acebeam P17 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 22% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 277% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 277% 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 P17 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31900% 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$119.9Cheapest
US$124Most expensive
Weight
227 g (8.01 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
147 mm (5.79 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4900 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
49506 cdHighest candela
35000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
445 m (1460 ft)Highest
374 m (1227 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28800 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C on battery
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 alloy with HAIII hard anodization
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
High maximum output and throw distanceRugged and well-built with hard anodized aluminumDual tail-switch interface provides instant turbo and strobe accessLong maximum runtime on low modesIncludes rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-C charging port
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
No included holster or lanyardShort USB-C charging cableTailstand stability limited due to protruding tactical switch
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors