Emisar D3AA vs Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA size comparison
The Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA is 29 mm (1.14 in) longer than the Emisar D3AA, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs without battery), so compare them with care.
The Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA is 29 mm (1.14 in) longer than the Emisar D3AA, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs without battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Emisar D3AA Check price ↗ | Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 79 mm (3.11 in) | 108 mm (4.25 in)+29 mm |
| Head / width | 24 mm (0.94 in) | 24 mm (0.94 in)same |
| Body | 19 mm (0.75 in) | 22 mm (0.87 in)+3 mm |
| Weight | 36 g without battery | 71 g listed |
| Battery | 14500 / AA | CR123A / AA |
| Max output | — | 350 lm |
| Throw | — | 105 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $35.81 at intl-outdoor.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $56.45 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | intl-outdoor.com sourced Output depends on LED option | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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D3AA vs ProTac 1L-1AA: how they differ
Size and weight
The Emisar D3AA is the shorter light: 79 mm (3.11 in) against 108 mm (4.25 in), a difference of 29 mm (27%). At their widest points they are about the same (24 vs 24 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Emisar D3AA: 36 g without battery; Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA: 71 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA is rated at 350 lm; we have no published maximum for the Emisar D3AA. Output for the Emisar D3AA depends on the LED option chosen.
Battery
The Emisar D3AA runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA runs on removable CR123A / AA batteries. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Emisar D3AA was $35.81 at intl-outdoor.com and the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA $56.45 at batteryjunction.com, so the Emisar D3AA cost $20.64 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Emisar D3AA if you want a shorter light (29 mm shorter). On the specs we track, the Emisar D3AA is ahead or level everywhere; the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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D3AA vs ProTac 1L-1AA FAQ
Which is smaller, the Emisar D3AA or the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA?
The Emisar D3AA is the shorter light: 79 mm (3.11 in) against 108 mm (4.25 in), a difference of 29 mm (27%). At their widest points they are about the same (24 vs 24 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Emisar D3AA: 36 g without battery; Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA: 71 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is cheaper, the Emisar D3AA or the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Emisar D3AA was $35.81 at intl-outdoor.com and the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA $56.45 at batteryjunction.com, so the Emisar D3AA cost $20.64 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Emisar D3AA and Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA use the same battery?
The Emisar D3AA runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA runs on removable CR123A / AA batteries. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Emisar D3AA: specs from Emisar product page (manufacturer). Price $35.81 from intl-outdoor.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $56.45 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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