Acebeam P15 vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X size comparison
The Streamlight ProTac HL-X is 7 mm (0.28 in) longer than the Acebeam P15, and 12 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Streamlight ProTac HL-X is 7 mm (0.28 in) longer than the Acebeam P15, and 12 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Acebeam P15 Check price ↗ | Streamlight ProTac HL-X Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 131 mm (5.16 in) | 138 mm (5.43 in)+7 mm |
| Head / width | 25 mm (0.98 in) | 37 mm (1.46 in)+12 mm |
| Body | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 25 mm (0.98 in)+2 mm |
| Weight | 151 g listed | 162 g listed |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 / 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 1,700 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 330 m | 330 m |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Price | $102.90 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | from $112.15 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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P15 vs ProTac HL-X: how they differ
Size and weight
The Acebeam P15 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 138 mm (5.43 in), a difference of 7 mm (5%). At its widest point the Acebeam P15 is 12 mm slimmer (25 vs 37 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam P15: 151 g listed; Streamlight ProTac HL-X: 162 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Acebeam P15 is rated brighter: 1,700 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Streamlight ProTac HL-X, 70% more. Rated throw is the same, 330 m.
Battery
The Acebeam P15 runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Streamlight ProTac HL-X runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Acebeam P15 was $102.90 at batteryjunction.com and the Streamlight ProTac HL-X from $112.15 at batteryjunction.com, so the Acebeam P15 cost $9.25 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are tactical lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Acebeam P15 if you want a shorter light (7 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (12 mm narrower) and more output (1,700 lm vs 1,000 lm). On the specs we track, the Acebeam P15 is ahead or level everywhere; the Streamlight ProTac HL-X makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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P15 vs ProTac HL-X FAQ
Which is smaller, the Acebeam P15 or the Streamlight ProTac HL-X?
The Acebeam P15 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 138 mm (5.43 in), a difference of 7 mm (5%). At its widest point the Acebeam P15 is 12 mm slimmer (25 vs 37 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam P15: 151 g listed; Streamlight ProTac HL-X: 162 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Acebeam P15 or the Streamlight ProTac HL-X?
The Acebeam P15 is rated brighter: 1,700 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Streamlight ProTac HL-X, 70% more. Rated throw is the same, 330 m.
Which is cheaper, the Acebeam P15 or the Streamlight ProTac HL-X?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Acebeam P15 was $102.90 at batteryjunction.com and the Streamlight ProTac HL-X from $112.15 at batteryjunction.com, so the Acebeam P15 cost $9.25 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Acebeam P15 and Streamlight ProTac HL-X use the same battery?
The Acebeam P15 runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Streamlight ProTac HL-X runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries.
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Sources
- Acebeam P15: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $102.90 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Streamlight ProTac HL-X: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price from $112.15 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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