Comparison Console
Acebeam PT20 vs Streamlight MicroStream
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1767% 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$47.95Most expensive
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
31.2 g (1.10 oz)Lightest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
98.2 mm (3.87 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
250 lmLowest output
Max candela
1600 cdHighest candela
1150 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1680 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
USB charging via included cable
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
Anodized machined aluminum with polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTravelEmergency LightingInspection Work
Everyday CarryOutdoor ActivitiesCampingHikingHands Free Use With Pocket Or Hat Clip
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
Compact And LightweightGood Brightness For SizeRechargeable Battery With USB ChargingDurable Construction With Ipx4 Water ResistanceIncludes Pocket And Hat Clip For Hands Free Use
Common complaints
Carbon Fiber Finish Can Be Slick To HoldLow Cri (~70) Not Ideal For Color Critical TasksNo Standby Light Current
Limited Runtime On High Mode (1.5 Hours)No Specified Weight Or Dimensions For Head/body Diameter In Some Sources
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