Acebeam L35 vs Acebeam L19 2.0
Quick take: The Acebeam L19 2.0 costs $5 less; the Acebeam L35 is brighter (5,000 vs 2,200 lm); the Acebeam L19 2.0 throws farther (1442m vs 438m); the Acebeam L35 runs longer on high (2 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Acebeam L35 | Acebeam L19 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $85 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Thrower |
| Lumens | 5,000 lm | 2,200 lm |
| Candela | 48,000 cd | 520,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 438m | 1442m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 1 hr (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | CREE XHP70.2 | Osram CSLPM1 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Switch | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 6.0 oz | 8.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 6.2 x 1.4 in | 6.1 x-2.0 in |
| Warranty | 5 Year | 5 Year |
What owners report
Acebeam L35
- ✓Widely rated among enthusiasts as the best all-round outdoor light
- ✓TIR optic gives a floody thrower profile reaching past 700 yards
- ✓Excellent machining, smooth anodising and tight tolerances
- ✓Intuitive dual-switch interface with side and tail switches
- ✓Five-year warranty against defects
- ✗Doesn't reach the advertised 5,000 lumens, and drops to ~1,500 after a minute
- ✗The tactical ring fouls your fingers when using the side switch
- ✗No anti-roll flats
- ✗Charging at 0.75A is slow for the cell capacity
- ✗Sustained output is well below the headline figure
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