Acebeam E70 Mini vs Acebeam L19 2.0
Quick take: The Acebeam L19 2.0 is brighter (2,200 vs 2,000 lm); the Acebeam L19 2.0 throws farther (1442m vs 253m); the Acebeam E70 Mini runs longer on high (2 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Acebeam E70 Mini | Acebeam L19 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $85 | $85 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Thrower |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 2,200 lm |
| Candela | 16,000 cd | 520,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 253m | 1442m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 1 hr (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | Nichia 519A 5000K | Osram CSLPM1 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 90 | 70 |
| Weight | 2.8 oz | 8.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.0 x 1.1 in | 6.1 x-2.0 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 L19 2.0
- ✓High sustained output where competing throwers fall away
- ✓Hotspot stays usable at close range, unlike many pure throwers
- ✓Improved circuit gives better regulation over time than the original L19
- ✓IP68 to five metres — beyond typical for the class
- ✓Includes a belt holster that actually fits, which aftermarket ones don't
- ✗The side switch is hard to locate by feel in the dark
- ✗Top-heavy because of the large TIR optic in the head
- ✗Independent operation of the two switches isn't an upgrade for everyone
- ✗Large and not remotely pocketable
- ✗Low CRI, as any Osram-based thrower is