Comparison Console
Acebeam X30 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam X30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 471% 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 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 471% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 404% 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$209Most expensive
US$124.9Cheapest
Weight
474 g (16.72 oz)Lightest
550 g (19.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
20000 lmHighest output
3500 lmLowest output
Max candela
48400 cdLowest candela
51000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
600 m (1969 ft)Highest
452 m (1483 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
690 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Replaceable lithium-ion battery
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C port
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor enthusiastsTactical useHigh-performance illumination
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Common praise
Extremely bright with 20,000 lumens outputLong beam distance of up to 600 metersDurable aerospace-grade aluminum constructionHigh IP68 waterproof ratingVersatile dual light sources (white and red)USB-C rechargeable battery with replaceable designMechanical lock to prevent accidental activation
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
Relatively heavy and bulky for everyday carryTurbo runtime not officially publishedNot designed as compact EDC or keychain light
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights
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