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Acebeam P17 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 3

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

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Acebeam P17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 345% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam P17 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam P17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam P17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 345% 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 P17 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 23900% 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 P17 — Beam distance: 445 m (1460 ft)Acebeam P17 — Max candela: 49506 cdAcebeam P17 — Weight: 227 g (8.01 oz)Acebeam P17 — Length: 147 mm (5.79 in)Acebeam P17 — Retail price: US$119.9Acebeam P17 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 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$119.9Most expensive
US$98.99Cheapest
Weight
227 g (8.01 oz)Lightest
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
147 mm (5.79 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4900 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
49506 cdHighest candela
36000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
445 m (1460 ft)Highest
379 m (1243 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28800 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
3 x CR123A lithium
Charging type
USB-C on battery
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodization
Anodized machined aircraft aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Use▣Hunting▣Search And Rescue▣Law Enforcement▣Outdoor Activities
▣Tactical Use▣Outdoor Activities▣Industrial Work▣Scene Lighting
Common praise
✓High Maximum Output And Throw Distance✓Rugged And Well Built With Hard Anodized Aluminum✓Dual Tail Switch Interface Provides Instant Turbo And Strobe Access✓Long Maximum Runtime On Low Modes✓Includes Rechargeable 21700 Battery With USB C Charging Port
✓Bright Wide Beam✓Long Runtime On Low Mode✓Durable Aircraft Aluminum Construction✓Programmable Ten Tap Modes✓Waterproof And Impact Resistant
Common complaints
⚠No Included Holster Or Lanyard⚠Short USB C Charging Cable⚠Tailstand Stability Limited Due To Protruding Tactical Switch
⚠Weight Relatively Heavy For Compact EDC⚠No Built In Rechargeable Battery

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