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
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