Acebeam L35 vs Acebeam P20 Mini
Quick take: The Acebeam L35 costs $4.900000000000006 less; the Acebeam L35 is brighter (5,000 vs 4,000 lm); the Acebeam P20 Mini throws farther (1035m vs 480m); the Acebeam P20 Mini runs longer on high (2.5 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Acebeam L35 | Acebeam P20 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $115 | $119.9 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Thrower |
| Lumens | 5,000 lm | 4,000 lm |
| Candela | 57,600 cd | 267,806 cd |
| Beam distance | 480m | 1035m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2.5 hrs (turbo) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | CREE XHP70.2 | Luminus SFT-60-W 6500K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 6 Stepped + Strobe |
| UI | Dual Switch | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 6.0 oz | 10.8 oz (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 6.2 x 1.4 in | 6.9 x 2.6 in |
| Warranty | 5 Year | 10 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