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Acebeam G10 vs SureFire E1D LED Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam G10 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam G10 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam G10 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam G10 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam G10 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam G10 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam G10 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11% 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$89.9Cheapest
US$195Most expensive
Weight
87 g (3.07 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Length
68.3 mm (2.69 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
10000 cdHighest candela
6620 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Highest
81.5 m (267 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
70 minShortest runtime
78 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 USB-C rechargeable lithium-ion, compatible with CR123A
1x 123A lithium
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
HAIII anodized A6061-T6 aluminum alloy
High-strength aerospace aluminum body, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish, coated tempered glass window
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useRail-mounted applicationsUsers needing quick attach/detach without toolsUse on Glock and Picatinny rails
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defense
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designQuick attach and release rail mountHigh output and long throw for its sizeAmbidextrous and stealthy switchDurable construction with high IP rating
Compact and powerful output for sizeReliable dual-output modes with regulated LEDDurable aerospace aluminum constructionEffective personal defense strike bezelLong runtime on low mode (up to approximately 47 hours)
Common complaints
Short maximum runtime of 70 minutesLimited to rail-mounted use, not a general handheldLimited information on mode spacing and user interface
Relatively expensiveCrenellated bezel can scratch fabrics or belongingsLimited runtime on highest output (around 1.3 hours)
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