Acebeam Defender P16 vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X size comparison
The Streamlight ProTac HL-X is 7 mm (0.28 in) longer than the Acebeam Defender P16, and 5 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 Defender P16, and 5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Acebeam Defender P16 Check price ↗ | Streamlight ProTac HL-X Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 131 mm (5.16 in) | 138 mm (5.43 in)+7 mm |
| Head / width | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 37 mm (1.46 in)+5 mm |
| Body | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 25 mm (0.98 in)+2 mm |
| Weight | 156 g listed | 162 g listed |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 / 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 1,800 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 484 m | 330 m |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Price | $79.95 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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Defender P16 vs ProTac HL-X: how they differ
Size and weight
The Acebeam Defender P16 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 Defender P16 is 5 mm slimmer (32 vs 37 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam Defender P16: 156 g listed; Streamlight ProTac HL-X: 162 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Acebeam Defender P16 is rated brighter: 1,800 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Streamlight ProTac HL-X, 80% more. For beam distance the Acebeam Defender P16 reaches further: 484 m vs 330 m rated throw (47% more).
Battery
The Acebeam Defender P16 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 Defender P16 was $79.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Streamlight ProTac HL-X from $112.15 at batteryjunction.com, so the Acebeam Defender P16 cost $32.20 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 Defender P16 if you want a shorter light (7 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (5 mm narrower), more output (1,800 lm vs 1,000 lm) and longer throw (484 m vs 330 m). On the specs we track, the Acebeam Defender P16 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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Defender P16 vs ProTac HL-X FAQ
Which is smaller, the Acebeam Defender P16 or the Streamlight ProTac HL-X?
The Acebeam Defender P16 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 Defender P16 is 5 mm slimmer (32 vs 37 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam Defender P16: 156 g listed; Streamlight ProTac HL-X: 162 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Acebeam Defender P16 or the Streamlight ProTac HL-X?
The Acebeam Defender P16 is rated brighter: 1,800 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Streamlight ProTac HL-X, 80% more. For beam distance the Acebeam Defender P16 reaches further: 484 m vs 330 m rated throw (47% more).
Which is cheaper, the Acebeam Defender P16 or the Streamlight ProTac HL-X?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Acebeam Defender P16 was $79.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Streamlight ProTac HL-X from $112.15 at batteryjunction.com, so the Acebeam Defender P16 cost $32.20 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Acebeam Defender P16 and Streamlight ProTac HL-X use the same battery?
The Acebeam Defender P16 runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Streamlight ProTac HL-X runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries.
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Sources
- Acebeam Defender P16: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $79.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Streamlight ProTac HL-X: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price from $112.15 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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