Comparison Console
Acebeam EC35 Gen II vs Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 214% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 214% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 12757% 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$66.9Cheapest
US$89.85Most expensive
Weight
84.8 g (2.99 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Length
138.7 mm (5.46 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
8100 cdHighest candela
6400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Highest
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (compatible with 2x CR123 batteries)
CR123A lithium, AA alkaline, AA lithium
Charging type
USB Type-C charging port
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum body with military grade type III hard-anodized finish
Anodized aluminum, impact-resistant borofloat glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact lightweight useOne-handed operation
Everyday carryLaw enforcementSecurityMilitarySporting goodsHardware/toolsGeneral personal use
Common praise
Very reliableGood USB-C charging speedCompact and lightweight for EDC
Multiple power source optionsCompact sizeHigh brightness for its sizeGood runtimeDurable constructionWaterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutesProgrammable TEN-TAP modes
Common complaints
Somewhat dated design
Weight varies with battery typeNo integrated rechargeable option
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