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Acebeam W20 vs Streamlight Syclone

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

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Acebeam W20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Syclone stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam W20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% 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 34% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam W20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam W20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam W20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam W20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 613% 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 W20 — Beam distance: 1100 m (3609 ft)Acebeam W20 — Max candela: 302500 cdAcebeam W20 — Weight: 130.6 g (4.61 oz)Acebeam W20 — Length: 115.1 mm (4.53 in)Acebeam W20 — Retail price: US$189.9Acebeam W20 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 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$189.9Most expensive
US$125Cheapest
Weight
130.6 g (4.61 oz)Lightest
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
115.1 mm (4.53 in)Longest
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
302500 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1100 m (3609 ft)Highest
141 m (463 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
80 minShortest runtime
570 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 rechargeable Li-ion (compatible with CR123 primary battery)
Lithium Ion
Charging type
USB-C (on battery)
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with hard-anodized finish
Thermoplastic with chemical-resistant lens
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseLong Range SpottingClose Range IlluminationOutdoor AdventuresSearch And RescueEveryday Carry
Hands Free ApplicationsPaint Matching Or Color IdentificationCompact Work Light
Common praise
Compact Size With Excellent Long Range Performance.Wide Angle Spill Solves Close Range Illumination Issues Common In Lep Lights.Durable Build With Ip68 Rating And Good Drop Resistance.Intuitive Dual Switch Interface For Fast Operation.Rechargeable Battery With USB C Charging On The Cell.
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
Limited Runtime At Maximum Output (20 Seconds Before Step Down).Battery Charging Requires Removing The Cell Due To USB C Port On Battery Itself.Some Complexity In Controlling Modes Due To Dual Switch Design.
Not Rated For Submersion, Only Water Resistant (ipx4)No Exact Dimensions For Head/body Diameter Provided

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