Comparison Console
Acebeam L18 vs Wuben T4
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben T4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben T4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben T4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben T4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben T4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben T4 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 32129% 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$60Cheapest
Weight
220.5 g (7.78 oz)Heaviest
104.7 g (3.69 oz)Lightest
Length
154 mm (6.06 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmHighest output
850 lmLowest output
Max candela
250000 cdHighest candela
40200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1000 m (3281 ft)Highest
401 m (1316 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1353600 minLongest runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
18350 Lithium-Ion (rechargeable)
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
7075 aluminum alloy (original color), 6061 aluminum alloy (black color)
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor adventures
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical usePersonal and home defenseSecurity personnel 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
Compact and lightweight designHigh beam distance for sizeVersatile mode selector with tactical and duty modesMechanical tail switch with mode dialUSB-C rechargeable batteryAffordable price point
Common complaints
Battery not included in some packagesSide switch can be hard to find in the dark initially
Limited number of brightness levelsMedium PWM flicker on all modesMemory function reactivates next brightness level, not last used levelLower candela and beam throw compared to some competitors
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