Comparison Console
Acebeam Terminator M2 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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Terminator M2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 146% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Terminator M2 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Terminator M2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Terminator M2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 146% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Terminator M2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2433% 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$139.9Most expensive
US$124Cheapest
Weight
201.1 g (7.09 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3200 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
62500 cdHighest candela
35000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
500 m (1640 ft)Highest
374 m (1227 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2280 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 Li-ion battery with built-in USB-C charging
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Battery built-in USB-C port (battery included)
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
High-quality aluminum alloy AL6061-T6 with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive and corrosion-resistant finish
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
EDC UseOutdoor ActivitiesTactical UseEmergency LightingMulti Distance Lighting
Duty UseTacticalEveryday CarryLaw Enforcement
Common praise
Versatile Dual Beam Design Combining Flood And SpotlightReliable And Solid Build Quality With Good Machining And FinishConvenient USB C Rechargeable Battery IncludedGood Runtime And Thermal ManagementIntuitive Dual Switch InterfaceRgb Auxiliary Lighting For Signaling And Night Vision Preservation
High Output With Good Beam DistanceMulti Fuel Flexibility Prevents Power LossDurable Aircraft Aluminum BodyTen Tap Programming Allows Mode Customization
Common complaints
Tailcap Must Be Removed To Charge The Battery, Which Some Users Find InconvenientHeavier And Larger Than Ultra Compact FlashlightsPocket Clip Can Be Stiff And Not Deep CarrySome Users Dislike Extensive Laser Etching
Clip Quality Could Be BetterTailcap Switch Sometimes Mushy Compared To Competitors
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