Comparison Console
Acebeam L18 vs Wurkkos TD01C SFT40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos TD01C SFT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD01C SFT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD01C SFT40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD01C SFT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD01C SFT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD01C 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 1127900% 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$135Most expensive
Weight
220.5 g (7.78 oz)Heaviest
196 g (6.91 oz)Lightest
Length
154 mm (6.06 in)Longest
152 mm (5.98 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
250000 cdLowest candela
270000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
1000 m (3281 ft)
1000 m (3281 ft)
Max runtime
1353600 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
1x 21700 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
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
6061 aviation aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Long Range Tactical UseHuntingSearch And RescueLaw EnforcementOutdoor Adventures
Outdoor AdventuresLong Distance ThrowTactical UseHuntingGeneral Purpose Torch
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
Strong Regulated Output With Stable BrightnessVery Long Throw Distance (~1000m)Good Build Quality For PriceUSB C Onboard Charging ConvenienceMultiple User Interface Modes Including Tactical
Common complaints
Battery Not Included In Some PackagesSide Switch Can Be Hard To Find In The Dark Initially
Output Lower Than Some Competitor ModelsLightweight Build Perceived As Light DutyComplex Ui With Many Shortcuts Can Be ConfusingNot Best For Sustained High Turbo Output Compared To Premium Throwers
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