Acebeam T36 vs Acebeam L18
Quick take: The Acebeam L18 costs $5 less; the Acebeam T36 is brighter (2,000 vs 1,500 lm); the Acebeam L18 throws farther (1096m vs 374m); the Acebeam T36 runs longer on high (2.5 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Acebeam T36 | Acebeam L18 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $75 | $70 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (400) | 4.6★ (500) |
| Type | Tactical | Thrower |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 1,500 lm |
| Candela | 35,000 cd | 300,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 374m | 1096m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | CREE XHP35 HI | Osram CSLPM1 |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Switch | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 4.5 oz | 7.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.8 x 1.1 in | 5.9 x-1.8 in |
| Warranty | 5 Year | 5 Year |