Comparison Console
Acebeam L25 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% 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.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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