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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