Comparison Console
Acebeam PT40 vs Streamlight Syclone
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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
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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% 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.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 WorkVehicle RepairCampingOutdoor SportsLaw EnforcementEveryday Carry
Hands Free ApplicationsPaint Matching Or Color IdentificationCompact Work Light
Common praise
High Brightness And Good Beam QualityVersatile Mounting Options Including Magnetic Tail And Pocket ClipHigh Color Rendering Index Reducing Eye StrainSolid Build Quality With Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body
Adjustable 360° Rotating Head For Targeting LightBright Cool White LED And High Cri Color Rite LED For Color AccuracyUSB Rechargeable With Convenient Battery IncludedCompact And Lightweight Design
Common complaints
Magnet Not Very Strong On Curved Metal SurfacesHeadband Attachment Not Very Comfortable For Switching Between Handheld And Headlamp UsePocket 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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