Acebeam L19 2.0 vs Acebeam T37
Quick take: The Acebeam L19 2.0 costs $9.900000000000006 less; the Acebeam T37 is brighter (4,000 vs 2,200 lm); the Acebeam L19 2.0 throws farther (1083m vs 440m); the Acebeam T37 runs longer on high (3.5 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Acebeam L19 2.0 | Acebeam T37 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 | $129.9 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | Tactical |
| Lumens | 2,200 lm | 4,000 lm |
| Candela | 293,222 cd | 48,400 cd |
| Beam distance | 1083m | 440m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (high) | 3.5 hrs (turbo) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Luminus SFT40 HI 6500K | Luminus SFT-90X 6500K |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 6 Stepped + Strobe |
| UI | Simple | Tail Switch + Magnetic Dial |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz | 7.1 oz |
| Dimensions | 6.1 x-2.0 in | 5.7 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | 5 Year | 10 Year |
What owners report
Acebeam L19 2.0
- ✓High sustained output where competing throwers fall away
- ✓Hotspot stays usable at close range, unlike many pure throwers
- ✓Improved circuit gives better regulation over time than the original L19
- ✓IP68 to five metres — beyond typical for the class
- ✓Includes a belt holster that actually fits, which aftermarket ones don't
- ✗The side switch is hard to locate by feel in the dark
- ✗Top-heavy because of the large TIR optic in the head
- ✗Independent operation of the two switches isn't an upgrade for everyone
- ✗Large and not remotely pocketable
- ✗Low CRI, as any Osram-based thrower is