Comparison Console
Acebeam L16 vs Acebeam L25
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 8% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2265% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L25 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2265% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L25 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 8% 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
Unknown
US$79.9
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Lightest
236 g (8.32 oz)Heaviest
Length
153.3 mm (6.04 in)Shortest
166 mm (6.54 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2220 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
114900 cdHighest candela
33800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
678 m (2224 ft)Highest
370 m (1214 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1890 minShortest runtime
44700 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 Li-ion
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (5m)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
Material
HA Type III anodized aluminum (A6061-T6)
Aircraft-grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingEDC/outdoor use
Tactical useExtended operation in challenging conditionsHandheld and vehicle-mounted use
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
High output of 1000 lumensTough aircraft-grade aluminum constructionWaterproof IPX-8 ratingLong runtime on low mode
Common complaints
Mode spacing is cramped in upper outputsLockout requires a long hold which can be inconvenient
No rechargeable battery includedNo built-in charging capability