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Acebeam P18 vs Fenix CL30R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam P18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix CL30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 669% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix CL30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL30R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL30R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 669% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL30R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8700% 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$129.9Most expensive
US$108Cheapest
Weight
256 g (9.03 oz)Lightest
412 g (14.53 oz)Heaviest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
136 mm (5.35 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
650 lmLowest output
Max candela
98910 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
629 m (2064 ft)Highest
35 m (115 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
31680 minLongest runtime
360 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Synthetic
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useProfessional useSecurityLaw enforcementHuntingLong range illumination
CampingEmergency preparednessSurvivalOutdoor activitiesPortable lightingPower bank functionality
Common praise
High brightness and long rangeRobust and high-quality constructionIntuitive dual tail switch interfaceEffective tactical and daily modesIncluded high-capacity rechargeable 21700 battery
High lumen output for sizeVersatile power bank featureMultiple lighting modesSolid build qualityGood runtime on various modesCompact and lightweight for a lanternWater and impact resistant design
Common complaints
Multi-LED design may be less efficient than single-LED for extended runtimesSome users reported battery drain issues if not frequently usedUSB-C cable length criticized as shortNo included holster or lanyard
Initial assembly can be tricky due to top fittingSingle-button control may have a learning curve for some
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