Acebeam E70 Mini vs Acebeam E70
Quick take: The Acebeam E70 Mini costs $5 less; the Acebeam E70 is brighter (4,600 vs 2,000 lm); the Acebeam E70 throws farther (240m vs 153m).
| Spec | Acebeam E70 Mini | Acebeam E70 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $85 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 4,600 lm |
| Candela | 0 cd | 14,400 cd |
| Beam distance | 153m | 240m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | 3x Nichia 519A 5000K CRI90 | CREE XHP70.2 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 90 | 70 |
| Weight | 2.8 oz | 4.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.0 x 1.1 in | 4.5 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | 5 Year | 5 Year |
What owners report
Acebeam E70 Mini
- ✓Nichia 519A with a clean 5000K high-CRI tint that doesn't drift green
- ✓Beam pattern described as EDC perfection — even hotspot, hard edge, soft spill
- ✓120 g and 111 mm, much lighter and shorter than the original E70
- ✓Solid build with a functional pocket clip
- ✓Acebeam's usual standard of fit and finish
- ✗Body is too long for the cell — third-party cells often don't work
- ✗Acebeam's own cell adds $10, which reviewers call unreasonable
- ✗Auto-lock requires a double click from off just to switch the light on
- ✗Still too large for comfortable pocket carry for some owners
- ✗Reviewers describe the double-press-to-activate UI as a flaw, not a feature
Acebeam E70
- ✓High-CRI neutral white output with Acebeam's usual beam quality
- ✓Good regulation and effective heat dissipation
- ✓Tritium slots and easy access to the emitter for modding
- ✓Gorgeous host with excellent fit and finish
- ✓4,600 lumens with 240 m of throw
- ✗Only takes protected 21700 cells — no 18650 compatibility
- ✗The pocket clip isn't good
- ✗Large and heavy; the stainless version is 290 g
- ✗Floody beam limits its usefulness outdoors
- ✗Falls between uses — too big to carry, too floody for distance