Comparison Console
Acebeam PT20 vs Streamlight ClipMate USB
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 614% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 614% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 700% 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$39.9Cheapest
US$45Most expensive
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
53.9 g (1.90 oz)Heaviest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
70 lmLowest output
Max candela
1600 cdHighest candela
500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1680 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
Lithium polymer cell
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
USB built-in charge tab
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Polymer housing, abrasion-resistant
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTravelEmergency lightingInspection work
Hands-free lightingEDC useIndustrial and DIY useNight vision preservation with red LED modes
Common praise
Compact size and lightweight designGood balance of brightness and runtimeConvenient two-way clipIncludes rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingComfortable pen-shaped gripReliable tail switch operation
Lightweight and compact designUSB built-in charging convenienceMultiple lighting modes including red LED for night visionDurable and abrasion-resistant polymer housingGood runtime on various modes
Common complaints
Carbon fiber finish can be slick to holdLow CRI (~70) not ideal for color-critical tasksNo standby light current
Limited beam distance compared to larger flashlightsNot fully waterproof, only IPX4 water resistantSwitch interface may take getting used to