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Acebeam L25 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 3

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

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Acebeam L25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam L25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam L25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam L25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% 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 L25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 37150% 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 L25 — Beam distance: 370 m (1214 ft)Acebeam L25 — Max candela: 33800 cdAcebeam L25 — Weight: 236 g (8.32 oz)Acebeam L25 — Length: 166 mm (6.54 in)Acebeam L25 — Retail price: US$79.9Acebeam L25 — Impact resistance: 1.2 m (4 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$79.9Cheapest
US$98.99Most expensive
Weight
236 g (8.32 oz)Lightest
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
166 mm (6.54 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1100 lmHighest output
Max candela
33800 cdLowest candela
36000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
370 m (1214 ft)Lowest
379 m (1243 ft)Highest
Max runtime
44700 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
3 x CR123A lithium
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Anodized machined aircraft aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseExtended Operation In Challenging ConditionsHandheld And Vehicle Mounted Use
Tactical UseOutdoor ActivitiesIndustrial WorkScene Lighting
Common praise
High Output Of 1000 LumensTough Aircraft Grade Aluminum ConstructionWaterproof IPX 8 RatingLong Runtime On Low Mode
Bright Wide BeamLong Runtime On Low ModeDurable Aircraft Aluminum ConstructionProgrammable Ten Tap ModesWaterproof And Impact Resistant
Common complaints
No Rechargeable Battery IncludedNo Built In Charging Capability
Weight Relatively Heavy For Compact EDCNo Built In Rechargeable Battery

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