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Acebeam L35 vs Acebeam W20

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Acebeam W20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam L35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam W20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam W20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam L35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam W20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam L35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam W20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam L35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21500% 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.

Acebeam L35 — Beam distance: 480 m (1575 ft)Acebeam L35 — Max candela: 57600 cdAcebeam L35 — Weight: 161 g (5.68 oz)Acebeam L35 — Length: 152 mm (5.98 in)Acebeam L35 — Retail price: US$126.9Acebeam L35 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Acebeam W20 — Beam distance: 1100 m (3609 ft)Acebeam W20 — Max candela: 302500 cdAcebeam W20 — Weight: 130.6 g (4.61 oz)Acebeam W20 — Length: 115.1 mm (4.53 in)Acebeam W20 — Retail price: US$189.9Acebeam W20 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$126.9Cheapest
US$189.9Most expensive
Weight
161 g (5.68 oz)Heaviest
130.6 g (4.61 oz)Lightest
Length
152 mm (5.98 in)Longest
115.1 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
57600 cdLowest candela
302500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
480 m (1575 ft)Lowest
1100 m (3609 ft)Highest
Max runtime
17280 minLongest runtime
80 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1× 21700 lithium-ion
16340 rechargeable Li-ion (compatible with CR123 primary battery)
Charging type
USB-C (via included battery)
USB-C (on battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (5 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
HAIII Aluminum
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Use▣Hunting▣Duty▣Law Enforcement▣Outdoor Activities
▣Tactical Use▣Long Range Spotting▣Close Range Illumination▣Outdoor Adventures▣Search And Rescue▣Everyday Carry
Common praise
✓High Maximum Output Of 5000 Lumens✓Long Beam Throw Of 480 Meters✓Durable Build Quality With Ip68 Rating✓Convenient USB C Charging Through The Battery✓Dual Switch Interface For Tactical And Everyday Use✓Includes Useful Accessories Such As Nylon Holster, Lanyard, Spare O Rings, And Pocket Clip
✓Compact Size With Excellent Long Range Performance.✓Wide Angle Spill Solves Close Range Illumination Issues Common In Lep Lights.✓Durable Build With Ip68 Rating And Good Drop Resistance.✓Intuitive Dual Switch Interface For Fast Operation.✓Rechargeable Battery With USB C Charging On The Cell.
Common complaints
⚠Actual Measured Output Slightly Lower Than Claimed 5000 Lumens⚠Tail Switch Protrusion Prevents Tailstanding⚠Charging Current Limited To ~1a Causing Longer Battery Charge Times
⚠Limited Runtime At Maximum Output (20 Seconds Before Step Down).⚠Battery Charging Requires Removing The Cell Due To USB C Port On Battery Itself.⚠Some Complexity In Controlling Modes Due To Dual Switch Design.

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