Acebeam L18 vs Acebeam E10 2.0
Quick take: The Acebeam E10 2.0 costs $10 less; the Acebeam L18 is brighter (1,500 vs 1,200 lm); the Acebeam L18 throws farther (1096m vs 715m).
| Spec | Acebeam L18 | Acebeam E10 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 | $60 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | Thrower |
| Lumens | 1,500 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Candela | 300,000 cd | 127,806 cd |
| Beam distance | 1096m | 715m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | CR123A |
| LED | Osram CSLPM1 | Cree XP-LR |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 7.5 oz | 3.8 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.9 x-1.8 in | 3.5 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | 5 Year | 5 Year |
What owners report
Acebeam L18
- ✓1,000 m of throw from 1,500 lumens with an exceptionally clean beam
- ✓Best distance-to-size-to-runtime balance among throwers, per owners
- ✓Dual switch layout — rear forward switch for turbo plus a side switch
- ✓Completely solid construction with tight o-ring seals, IP68 rated
- ✓USB-C rechargeable 5,100mAh 21700 included
- ✗One reviewer found the tiered lens design awkward
- ✗The holster cover could be longer to secure the light better
- ✗Low CRI, inherent to a thrower emitter
- ✗Too large for pocket carry
- ✗Little spill, so it's awkward for close work
Acebeam E10 2.0
- ✓715 m of reach from an 88 mm, 106.5-gram body
- ✓Custom TIR optic gives a clean, controlled beam with good transmission
- ✓AL6061-T6 hard-anodised, IP68 rated and drop-tested to 1.5 m
- ✓USB-C rechargeable 16340 with CR123A compatibility as a fallback
- ✓Proves the point that throw comes from optics, not lumens
- ✗Very little spill — awkward for anything at arm's length
- ✗Short runtime from a 16340 at high output
- ✗1,200 lumens is modest if you want area coverage
- ✗Low CRI, as with any throw-oriented emitter
- ✗Small cell means high output is a burst