Comparison Console
Acebeam T29 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 164% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 164% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8050% 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$109.9Most expensive
US$98.99Cheapest
Weight
308.5 g (10.88 oz)Heaviest
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Lightest
Length
194.79 mm (7.67 in)Longest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2900 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
490000 cdHighest candela
36000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1400 m (4593 ft)Highest
379 m (1243 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9780 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (5600mAh high drain)
3 x CR123A lithium
Charging type
USB-C (hidden port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized
Anodized machined aircraft aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingLong-range illuminationTactical useOutdoor use
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesIndustrial workScene lighting
Common praise
Very long beam distance and high outputGood runtime on low modesSolid build quality with aerospace-grade aluminumGood customer support from manufacturer
Bright wide beamLong runtime on low modeDurable aircraft aluminum constructionProgrammable TEN-TAP modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Common complaints
Head diameter is relatively large compared to bodyTurbo runtime is short due to thermal regulation
Weight relatively heavy for compact EDCNo built-in rechargeable battery