Comparison Console
Acebeam EC90 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 291% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 291% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 12900% 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$109.9Most expensive
US$98.99Cheapest
Weight
231 g (8.15 oz)Lightest
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
137.5 mm (5.41 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4300 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
82082 cdHighest candela
36000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
573 m (1880 ft)Highest
379 m (1243 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15600 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
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
Aluminum
Anodized machined aircraft aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Long range illuminationEDCHands-free use on metal surfacesOutdoor activitiesSearchingEmergency use
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesIndustrial workScene lighting
Common praise
Very high lumen output and impressive beam throwMagnetic tail cap enables convenient hands-free usageUSB-C fast charging with battery level indicatorSolid build quality and durable constructionTwo-way pocket clip for flexible carry optionsNo PWM flicker on output modes
Bright wide beamLong runtime on low modeDurable aircraft aluminum constructionProgrammable TEN-TAP modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC flashlight at 231 gramsTurbo mode runtime limited to about 40 seconds before stepping down
Weight relatively heavy for compact EDCNo built-in rechargeable battery