Comparison Console
Acebeam L16 vs Acebeam L18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam L16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71519% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71519% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the shortest option for length.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the longest option for length.
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
Unknown
US$89.95
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Lightest
220.5 g (7.78 oz)Heaviest
Length
153.3 mm (6.04 in)Shortest
154 mm (6.06 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2220 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
114900 cdLowest candela
250000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
678 m (2224 ft)Lowest
1000 m (3281 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1890 minShortest runtime
1353600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 Li-ion
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (5m)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
HA Type III anodized aluminum (A6061-T6)
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingEDC/outdoor use
Long-range tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor adventures
Common praise
Excellent build quality with thick satin anodizingIntuitive and best-in-class user interface with dedicated turbo and momentary turboGood beam quality with tight hotspot suitable for long-range useIncludes useful accessories such as holster, lanyard, spare o-ringsComfortable size and great grip with knurling
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
Mode spacing is cramped in upper outputsLockout requires a long hold which can be inconvenient
Battery not included in some packagesSide switch can be hard to find in the dark initially