Comparison Console
Acebeam X45 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam X45 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 414% 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 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 414% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2596% 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$234.9Most expensive
US$124.9Cheapest
Weight
535 g (18.87 oz)Lightest
550 g (19.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
156.7 mm (6.17 in)Shortest
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
18000 lmHighest output
3500 lmLowest output
Max candela
109000 cdHighest candela
51000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
660 m (2165 ft)Highest
452 m (1483 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
18600 minLongest runtime
690 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650 Lithium-Ion (IMR) batteries
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Unknown
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible to 2m / 6.6')
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish, ultra-clear tempered glass with AR coating, stainless steel crenelated bezel
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueCampingHuntingSelf-drivingOutdoor illumination
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Common praise
Extremely bright outputDigitally regulated output maintains consistent brightnessDurable build quality with aircraft grade aluminum and toughened glassMulti-mode output including strobe and fireflyLong battery runtimes on lower modes
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
Can get hot on max output leading to step downHeavy weight for EDC at 535 gramsUser reports of customer service issues with warranty and import duties
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights