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Acebeam L18 vs Wurkkos TD01 SFT40
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, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD01 SFT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD01 SFT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TD01 SFT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 119% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD01 SFT40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD01 SFT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD01 SFT40 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$41Cheapest
Weight
220.5 g (7.78 oz)Lightest
262 g (9.24 oz)Heaviest
Length
154 mm (6.06 in)Longest
152 mm (5.98 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmLowest output
2200 lmHighest output
Max candela
250000 cdLowest candela
270000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
1000 m (3281 ft)Lowest
1039 m (3409 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1353600 minLongest runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C on-board charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum body with aluminum bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor adventures
Long-range throwTactical useOutdoor distance lighting
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
Powerful long-range throw with a large TIR opticGood value for its price pointUSB-C on-board charging with included 21700 batterySolid build quality for a budget flashlightDual-switch UI with tactical and general modes
Common complaints
Battery not included in some packagesSide switch can be hard to find in the dark initially
Tail switch is rubbery, protrudes too much, and prevents stable tailstandingSide switch feels mushy compared to other modelsSome PWM present on lower modesBeam has visible rings on walls but not noticeable outdoorsMode shortcut functions may be confusing or overcomplicated
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