Acebeam L18 vs Acebeam E70
Quick take: The Acebeam E70 costs $5 less; the Acebeam E70 is brighter (4,600 vs 1,500 lm); the Acebeam L18 throws farther (1000m vs 240m); the Acebeam E70 runs longer on high (2 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Acebeam L18 | Acebeam E70 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $85 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,500 lm | 4,600 lm |
| Candela | 250,000 cd | 14,400 cd |
| Beam distance | 1000m | 240m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Osram CSLPM1 | CREE XHP70.2 |
| Beam type | Throw | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 7.5 oz | 4.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.9 x-1.8 in | 4.5 x 1.2 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 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