Acebeam L18 vs Acebeam Rider RX
Quick take: The Acebeam Rider RX costs $20 less; the Acebeam L18 is brighter (1,500 vs 650 lm); the Acebeam L18 throws farther (1096m vs 96m); the Acebeam L18 runs longer on high (1.5 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Acebeam L18 | Acebeam Rider RX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 | $50 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (500) | 4.7★ (750) |
| Type | Thrower | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,500 lm | 650 lm |
| Candela | 300,000 cd | 2,300 cd |
| Beam distance | 1096m | 96m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 1 hr (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | AA/14500 |
| LED | Osram CSLPM1 | Nichia 219F 5000K |
| Beam type | Throw | Flood |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 90 |
| Weight | 7.5 oz | 2.9 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.9 x-1.8 in | 3.8 x 0.7 in |
| Warranty | 5 Year | 5 Year |