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Acebeam E75 vs Acebeam L18

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

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Acebeam E75 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam E75 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam L18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam E75 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam E75 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam L18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam L18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam E75 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam E75 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam L18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3515% 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 E75 — Beam distance: 260 m (853 ft)Acebeam E75 — Max candela: 17000 cdAcebeam E75 — Weight: 217 g (7.65 oz)Acebeam E75 — Length: 129.3 mm (5.09 in)Acebeam E75 — Retail price: US$99.9Acebeam E75 — Max lumens: 4500 lmAcebeam L18 — Beam distance: 1000 m (3281 ft)Acebeam L18 — Max candela: 250000 cdAcebeam L18 — Weight: 220.5 g (7.78 oz)Acebeam L18 — Length: 154 mm (6.06 in)Acebeam L18 — Retail price: US$89.95Acebeam L18 — Max lumens: 1500 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$99.9Most expensive
US$89.95Cheapest
Weight
217 g (7.65 oz)Lightest
220.5 g (7.78 oz)Heaviest
Length
129.3 mm (5.09 in)Shortest
154 mm (6.06 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4500 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
17000 cdLowest candela
250000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
260 m (853 ft)Lowest
1000 m (3281 ft)Highest
Max runtime
37440 minShortest runtime
1353600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
HikingPatrollingPower outagesCampingGeneral outdoor useEveryday carry (EDC) with caveat on size
Long-range tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor adventures
Common praise
High output up to 4500 lumensExcellent build quality with durable aluminum bodyMultiple brightness modes including moonlightUSB-C rechargeable with battery level indicatorMagnetic tailcap for versatile hands-free useBright yet floody beam with good throwGood runtime on lower modesEasy to use side switch interface
Excellent long-range throw for sizeGood balance and gripHigh build quality with durable anodized aluminum bodyDual switch interface for tactical and everyday useLong runtime at low modes
Common complaints
Too heavy and bulky for pocket carry as a daily EDCNo red light modeNo dedicated momentary on or instant turbo from offCharge port cover held by clip screws can be cumbersomeMoonlight mode battery indication crude
Battery not included in some packagesSide switch can be hard to find in the dark initially