Comparison Console
Acebeam L18 vs Fenix TK21R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam L18 stands out as the lightest option for weight. Acebeam L18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix TK21R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK21R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Fenix TK21R stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK21R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK21R 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 31017% 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$89.95Cheapest
US$130.43Most expensive
Weight
220.5 g (7.78 oz)Lightest
221.4 g (7.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
154 mm (6.06 in)Longest
153.3 mm (6.04 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmLowest output
3600 lmHighest output
Max candela
250000 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
1000 m (3281 ft)Highest
480 m (1575 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1353600 minLongest runtime
4350 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy A6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor adventures
Tactical usePatrollingSearch and rescueTraffic inspectionSelf-defense
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
Very bright with strong beamSolid build qualityIP68 waterproof ratingLong runtimeFast USB-C chargingComfortable size for tactical useImproved tactile switch feel
Common complaints
Battery not included in some packagesSide switch can be hard to find in the dark initially
Larger size compared to some EDC flashlightsNo detailed mode descriptions available