Comparison Console
Acebeam L18 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam L18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1127900% 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$89.95Cheapest
US$98.99Most expensive
Weight
220.5 g (7.78 oz)Lightest
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
154 mm (6.06 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
250000 cdHighest candela
36000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1000 m (3281 ft)Highest
379 m (1243 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1353600 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-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
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Anodized machined aircraft aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor adventures
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesIndustrial workScene lighting
Common praise
Excellent long-range throw for sizeGood balance and gripHigh build quality with durable anodized aluminum bodyDual switch interface for tactical and everyday useLong runtime at low modes
Bright wide beamLong runtime on low modeDurable aircraft aluminum constructionProgrammable TEN-TAP modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Common complaints
Battery not included in some packagesSide switch can be hard to find in the dark initially
Weight relatively heavy for compact EDCNo built-in rechargeable battery