Comparison Console
Acebeam X80-GT vs Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 829% 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 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 164% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 829% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 196% 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$330Most expensive
US$124.9Cheapest
Weight
525.4 g (18.53 oz)Lightest
550 g (19.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
117.9 mm (4.64 in)Shortest
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
32500 lmHighest output
3500 lmLowest output
Max candela
34700 cdLowest candela
51000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
369 m (1211 ft)Lowest
452 m (1483 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2040 minLongest runtime
690 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650 rechargeable
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
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Waterproof to 30m (not for diving)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum body with type III hard anodized finish
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Search & rescueMilitarySecurityHuntingOutdoor work
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
Common praise
Extreme brightness for its sizeSolid build quality and finishCompact soda can size for high outputVersatile and easy to use interface
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
Runs very hot quickly requiring use of carry handleNot suitable for diving or underwater switchingLimited information about charging type
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights
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