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Acebeam E75 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 3

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Acebeam E75 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam E75 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 309% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam E75 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam E75 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam E75 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 309% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam E75 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31100% 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.

Acebeam E75 — Beam distance: 260 m (853 ft)Acebeam E75 — Max candela: 17000 cdAcebeam E75 — Weight: 217 g (7.65 oz)Acebeam E75 — Length: 129.3 mm (5.09 in)Acebeam E75 — Retail price: US$99.9Acebeam E75 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Streamlight ProTac HL 3 — Beam distance: 379 m (1243 ft)Streamlight ProTac HL 3 — Max candela: 36000 cdStreamlight ProTac HL 3 — Weight: 263.46 g (9.29 oz)Streamlight ProTac HL 3 — Length: 180.34 mm (7.10 in)Streamlight ProTac HL 3 — Retail price: US$98.99Streamlight ProTac HL 3 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$99.9Most expensive
US$98.99Cheapest
Weight
217 g (7.65 oz)Lightest
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
129.3 mm (5.09 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4500 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
17000 cdLowest candela
36000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
260 m (853 ft)Lowest
379 m (1243 ft)Highest
Max runtime
37440 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
3 x CR123A lithium
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Anodized machined aircraft aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
HikingPatrollingPower outagesCampingGeneral outdoor useEveryday carry (EDC) with caveat on size
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesIndustrial workScene lighting
Common praise
High output up to 4500 lumensExcellent build quality with durable aluminum bodyMultiple brightness modes including moonlightUSB-C rechargeable with battery level indicatorMagnetic tailcap for versatile hands-free useBright yet floody beam with good throwGood runtime on lower modesEasy to use side switch interface
Bright wide beamLong runtime on low modeDurable aircraft aluminum constructionProgrammable TEN-TAP modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Common complaints
Too heavy and bulky for pocket carry as a daily EDCNo red light modeNo dedicated momentary on or instant turbo from offCharge port cover held by clip screws can be cumbersomeMoonlight mode battery indication crude
Weight relatively heavy for compact EDCNo built-in rechargeable battery