Comparison Console
Acebeam L18 vs Acebeam T35
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam T35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5540% 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$89.95Most expensive
US$64.9Cheapest
Weight
220.5 g (7.78 oz)Heaviest
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
Length
154 mm (6.06 in)Longest
137.6 mm (5.42 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmLowest output
1900 lmHighest output
Max candela
250000 cdHighest candela
36100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1000 m (3281 ft)Highest
380 m (1247 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1353600 minLongest runtime
24000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable, compatible with 2x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2m/30min)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy, hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor adventures
Tactical useSelf-defenseEDCOutdoor use
Common praise
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
Excellent build quality and finishReliable and well-regulated outputGood mode spacing and simple dual-switch interfaceIncludes holster and lanyardBattery level and charging indicator on side switch
Common complaints
Battery not included in some packagesSide switch can be hard to find in the dark initially
No direct shortcut to Turbo or moonlight modesProtruding tail switch makes tailstand use impossibleSharp bezel can wear through clothingCharging can be intermittent and relatively slow (~3 hours)