Acebeam E70 vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB size comparison

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The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 2.6 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Acebeam E70, and 3.1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.

Acebeam E70 · 128 mmStreamlight ProTac 2L-X USB · 130.55 mm

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 2.6 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Acebeam E70, and 3.1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Acebeam E70
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Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB
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Length128 mm (5.04 in)130.6 mm (5.14 in)+2.6 mm
Head / width30 mm (1.18 in)26.9 mm (1.06 in)−3.1 mm
Body27 mm (1.06 in)23.9 mm (0.94 in)−3.1 mm
Weight102 g listed125 g with battery
Battery2170018650 / 2x CR123A
Max output4,600 lm500 lm
Throw240 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Pricenot verified yet$83.05 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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Aluminum version
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E70 vs ProTac 2L-X USB: how they differ

Size and weight

The Acebeam E70 is the shorter light: 128 mm (5.04 in) against 130.6 mm (5.14 in), a difference of 2.6 mm (2%). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 3.1 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 30 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam E70: 102 g listed; Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB: 125 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Acebeam E70 is rated brighter: 4,600 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 820% more.

Battery

The Acebeam E70 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Acebeam E70 if you want more output (4,600 lm vs 500 lm). Choose the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB if you want a slimmer profile (3.1 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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E70 vs ProTac 2L-X USB FAQ

Which is smaller, the Acebeam E70 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Acebeam E70 is the shorter light: 128 mm (5.04 in) against 130.6 mm (5.14 in), a difference of 2.6 mm (2%). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 3.1 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 30 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam E70: 102 g listed; Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB: 125 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Acebeam E70 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Acebeam E70 is rated brighter: 4,600 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 820% more.

Do the Acebeam E70 and Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB use the same battery?

The Acebeam E70 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

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