Comparison Console
Acebeam T29 vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T29 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 123% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T29 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 123% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10767% 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$109.9Cheapest
US$124Most expensive
Weight
308.5 g (10.88 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
194.79 mm (7.67 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2900 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
490000 cdHighest candela
35000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1400 m (4593 ft)Highest
374 m (1227 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9780 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (5600mAh high drain)
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C (hidden port)
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingLong Range IlluminationTactical UseOutdoor Use
Duty UseTacticalEveryday CarryLaw Enforcement
Common praise
Very Long Beam Distance And High OutputGood Runtime On Low ModesSolid Build Quality With Aerospace Grade AluminumGood Customer Support From Manufacturer
High Output With Good Beam DistanceMulti Fuel Flexibility Prevents Power LossDurable Aircraft Aluminum BodyTen Tap Programming Allows Mode Customization
Common complaints
Head Diameter Is Relatively Large Compared To BodyTurbo Runtime Is Short Due To Thermal Regulation
Clip Quality Could Be BetterTailcap Switch Sometimes Mushy Compared To Competitors
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