Comparison Console
Acebeam L18 vs ThruNite BSS V5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 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 896324% 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$75.99Cheapest
Weight
220.5 g (7.78 oz)Heaviest
147 g (5.19 oz)Lightest
Length
154 mm (6.06 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmLowest output
2676 lmHighest output
Max candela
250000 cdHighest candela
16200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1000 m (3281 ft)Highest
255 m (837 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1353600 minLongest runtime
151 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor adventures
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
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
High turbo output of 2676 lumensUSB-C onboard chargingSolid build with aluminium alloy bodyDual switch interface with tactical tail switch and electronic side switchIncludes accessories like battery, pocket clip, nylon pouch, charging cable, red filter, spare O-rings and manual
Common complaints
Battery not included in some packagesSide switch can be hard to find in the dark initially
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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