Comparison Console
Acebeam P18 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 31% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% 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 P18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 35100% 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$129.9Most expensive
US$124Cheapest
Weight
256 g (9.03 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
98910 cdHighest candela
35000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
629 m (2064 ft)Highest
374 m (1227 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
31680 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
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
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useProfessional useSecurityLaw enforcementHuntingLong range illumination
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
High brightness and long rangeRobust and high-quality constructionIntuitive dual tail switch interfaceEffective tactical and daily modesIncluded high-capacity rechargeable 21700 battery
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
Multi-LED design may be less efficient than single-LED for extended runtimesSome users reported battery drain issues if not frequently usedUSB-C cable length criticized as shortNo included holster or lanyard
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors
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