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Acebeam P18 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam P18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 355% 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 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 355% 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 P18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 26300% 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$129.9Most expensive
US$98.99Cheapest
Weight
256 g (9.03 oz)Lightest
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
98910 cdHighest candela
36000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
629 m (2064 ft)Highest
379 m (1243 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
31680 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
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
Tactical useProfessional useSecurityLaw enforcementHuntingLong range illumination
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesIndustrial workScene lighting
Common praise
High brightness and long rangeRobust and high-quality constructionIntuitive dual tail switch interfaceEffective tactical and daily modesIncluded high-capacity rechargeable 21700 battery
Bright wide beamLong runtime on low modeDurable aircraft aluminum constructionProgrammable TEN-TAP modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Common complaints
Multi-LED design may be less efficient than single-LED for extended runtimesSome users reported battery drain issues if not frequently usedUSB-C cable length criticized as shortNo included holster or lanyard
Weight relatively heavy for compact EDCNo built-in rechargeable battery
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