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Acebeam W50 2.0 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X

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

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Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2301% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 202% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 331% 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 W50 2.0 — Beam distance: 5062 m (16608 ft)Acebeam W50 2.0 — Max candela: 6405961 cdAcebeam W50 2.0 — Weight: 1660 g (58.55 oz)Acebeam W50 2.0 — Length: 216 mm (8.50 in)Acebeam W50 2.0 — Retail price: US$2999Acebeam W50 2.0 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Beam distance: 452 m (1483 ft)Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Max candela: 51000 cdStreamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Weight: 550 g (19.40 oz)Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Length: 241.21 mm (9.50 in)Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Retail price: US$124.9Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$2999Most expensive
US$124.9Cheapest
Weight
1660 g (58.55 oz)Heaviest
550 g (19.40 oz)Lightest
Length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2200 lmLowest output
3500 lmHighest output
Max candela
6405961 cdHighest candela
51000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
5062 m (16608 ft)Highest
452 m (1483 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
160 minShortest runtime
690 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
8 × 18650 Li-ion battery pack (built-in)
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C charging
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy with hard-anodized finish
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Search And Rescue▣Long Range Illumination▣Professional Use▣Tactical Applications
▣Tactical Use▣Law Enforcement▣Security Patrols▣Search And Rescue▣Emergency Medical Services▣Outdoor Adventures
Common praise
✓Incredible Beam Distance Up To 5062 Meters✓Zoomable Electronic Focus With Smooth Transition From Spotlight To Floodlight✓Robust And Waterproof Design With Ip68 Rating✓Built In USB C Charging And Tripod Compatibility
✓Very Bright 3500 Lumen Max Output✓Versatile Multi Fuel Battery Options✓Programmable User Modes With Ten Tap System✓Durable Ipx7 Waterproof, Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body✓Long Runtimes On Medium And Low Modes
Common complaints
⚠Very Heavy And Bulky For Handheld Carry⚠Extremely High Price Point⚠Requires Enterprise Level Agreement To Purchase⚠Short Maximum Runtime At Highest Output⚠Class 3b Laser Warning Restricts General Usage
⚠Heavy When Fully Loaded With Batteries (~550g)⚠Runtime Limited At Highest Brightness Mode⚠Larger Size Compared To Compact EDC Lights

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