Comparison Console
Acebeam L18 vs Streamlight Night Com
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Streamlight Night Com stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Acebeam L18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1204% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Streamlight Night Com stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Streamlight Night Com stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Night Com stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1204% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Night Com 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 530724% 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$90Most expensive
Weight
220.5 g (7.78 oz)Heaviest
154.3 g (5.44 oz)Lightest
Length
154 mm (6.06 in)Longest
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmHighest output
115 lmLowest output
Max candela
250000 cdHighest candela
4200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1000 m (3281 ft)Highest
129.8 m (426 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1353600 minLongest runtime
255 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Machined aluminum with matte black anodized finish, polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor adventures
Professionals needing UV light detectionPolice officersSecurity officersAutomotive techniciansHVAC repairmenGeneral purpose and distance 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
Versatile lighting modes including UV and white LEDsGood runtime on various modesSolid build quality with IPX4 water resistance and impact resistanceLightweight and compact design
Common complaints
Battery not included in some packagesSide switch can be hard to find in the dark initially
No rechargeable battery optionHead and body diameters not specified
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