Acebeam L18 vs Acebeam E75
Quick take: The Acebeam L18 costs $10 less; the Acebeam E75 is brighter (3,000 vs 1,500 lm); the Acebeam L18 throws farther (1000m vs 210m); the Acebeam E75 runs longer on high (1.8 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Acebeam L18 | Acebeam E75 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $100 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,500 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Candela | 250,000 cd | 11,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 1000m | 210m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 1.8 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Osram CSLPM1 | 4x Nichia 519A 5000K |
| Beam type | Throw | Flood |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 6 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 90 |
| Weight | 7.5 oz | 7.7 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.9 x-1.8 in | 5.1 x 1.4 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 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