Comparison Console
Acebeam L16 vs Wuben A22
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 103% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A22 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 103% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 447% 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$79.99
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)
218 g (7.69 oz)
Length
153.3 mm (6.04 in)Longest
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2220 lmLowest output
4500 lmHighest output
Max candela
114900 cdHighest candela
21000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
678 m (2224 ft)Highest
290 m (951 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1890 minShortest runtime
2700 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 Li-ion
1 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery or 1 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Type-C (5V/2A)
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)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingEDC/outdoor use
Outdoor activitiesCampingMountain climbingCrime preventionDisaster preparednessEarthquake preventionPower outages
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 brightness outputVersatile modesGood waterproof and dustproof rating (IP68)Rapid charging with Type-CSwitch lock featureIncludes location fluorite light
Common complaints
Mode spacing is cramped in upper outputsLockout requires a long hold which can be inconvenient
Weight with battery could be considered heavy for some usersLength and bulk may be larger than typical EDC flashlights