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Acebeam L18 vs Nitecore EDC27 UHi
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40918% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi 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 40918% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 964% 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$89.95
US$89.95
Weight
220.5 g (7.78 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Length
154 mm (6.06 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmLowest output
3100 lmHighest output
Max candela
250000 cdHighest candela
23500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1000 m (3281 ft)Highest
305 m (1001 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1353600 minLongest runtime
3300 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP54
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber composite frame
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor adventures
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional 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
Bright 3100 lumens outputLong 305 meter beam throwCompact and lightweight design at 122gInformative OLED displayDurable stainless steel construction with titanium coatingUSB-C fast rechargeable battery with long runtime up to 55 hours
Common complaints
Battery not included in some packagesSide switch can be hard to find in the dark initially
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
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