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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
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