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Acebeam PT40 vs Streamlight Syclone

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Syclone stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 650% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam PT40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 650% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam PT40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 742% 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.

Acebeam PT40 — Beam distance: 121 m (397 ft)Acebeam PT40 — Max candela: 3680 cdAcebeam PT40 — Weight: 145 g (5.11 oz)Acebeam PT40 — Length: 126.8 mm (4.99 in)Acebeam PT40 — Retail price: US$175Acebeam PT40 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Streamlight Syclone — Beam distance: 141 m (463 ft)Streamlight Syclone — Max candela: 5000 cdStreamlight Syclone — Weight: 150 g (5.29 oz)Streamlight Syclone — Length: 75.4 mm (2.97 in)Streamlight Syclone — Retail price: US$125Streamlight Syclone — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$175Most expensive
US$125Cheapest
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
126.8 mm (4.99 in)Longest
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
3680 cdLowest candela
5000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
121 m (397 ft)Lowest
141 m (463 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
570 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Lithium Ion
Charging type
Micro USB (via included cable, optional battery with USB-C port)
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
Thermoplastic with chemical-resistant lens
Use case profile
Best for
▣Industrial Work▣Vehicle Repair▣Camping▣Outdoor Sports▣Law Enforcement▣Everyday Carry
▣Hands Free Applications▣Paint Matching Or Color Identification▣Compact Work Light
Common praise
✓High Brightness And Good Beam Quality✓Versatile Mounting Options Including Magnetic Tail And Pocket Clip✓High Color Rendering Index Reducing Eye Strain✓Solid Build Quality With Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body
✓Adjustable 360° Rotating Head For Targeting Light✓Bright Cool White LED And High Cri Color Rite LED For Color Accuracy✓USB Rechargeable With Convenient Battery Included✓Compact And Lightweight Design
Common complaints
⚠Magnet Not Very Strong On Curved Metal Surfaces⚠Headband Attachment Not Very Comfortable For Switching Between Handheld And Headlamp Use⚠Pocket Clip Is Not Very Stiff And Less Comfortable To Clip Onto Pockets
⚠Not Rated For Submersion, Only Water Resistant (ipx4)⚠No Exact Dimensions For Head/body Diameter Provided

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