Acebeam E70 vs Acebeam E75
Quick take: The Acebeam E70 is brighter (4,600 vs 3,000 lm); the Acebeam E70 throws farther (374m vs 210m); the Acebeam E70 runs longer on high (2 vs 1.8 hrs).
| Spec | Acebeam E70 | Acebeam E75 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $100 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 4,600 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Candela | 35,000 cd | 11,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 374m | 210m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 1.8 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | CREE XHP70.2 | 4x Nichia 519A 5000K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 6 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 90 |
| Weight | 4.0 oz | 7.7 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 1.2 in | 5.1 x 1.4 in |
| Warranty | 5 Year | 5 Year |
What owners report
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
- ✓5,000 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
Acebeam E75
- ✓Excellent efficiency and colour quality — the reason to buy it
- ✓Construction quality with no complaints reported over years of use
- ✓Comfortable for extended handheld use, tail-stands reliably
- ✓Around $99 including the 21700 cell
- ✓Properly sized lanyard hole and USB-C recharging
- ✗Too large for most trouser pockets, and the clip isn't suited to front-pocket carry
- ✗No holster included
- ✗The button gives little tactile feedback
- ✗Unprotected cells can rattle or lose contact when shaken hard
- ✗No momentary mode and no single-click turbo — not a tactical light