Comparison Console
Acebeam W50 2.0 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2301% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 202% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 37% 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.
Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 rescueLong-range illuminationProfessional useTactical applications
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Common praise
Incredible beam distance up to 5062 metersZoomable electronic focus with smooth transition from spotlight to floodlightRobust and waterproof design with IP68 ratingBuilt-in USB-C charging and tripod compatibility
Very bright 3500 lumen max outputVersatile multi-fuel battery optionsProgrammable user modes with TEN-TAP systemDurable IPX7 waterproof, aircraft-grade aluminum bodyLong runtimes on medium and low modes
Common complaints
Very heavy and bulky for handheld carryExtremely high price pointRequires enterprise-level agreement to purchaseShort maximum runtime at highest outputClass 3B laser warning restricts general usage
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights
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