Fenix TK16 V2.0 vs Acebeam L35
Quick take: The Fenix TK16 V2.0 costs $5 less; the Acebeam L35 is brighter (5,000 vs 3,100 lm); the Acebeam L35 throws farther (438m vs 375m); the Acebeam L35 runs longer on high (2 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Fenix TK16 V2.0 | Acebeam L35 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $85 | $90 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Lumens | 3,100 lm | 5,000 lm |
| Candela | 35,000 cd | 48,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 375m | 438m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | Luminus SFT-40 | CREE XHP70.2 |
| Beam type | Throw | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Switch | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 4.0 oz | 6.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.3 in | 6.2 x 1.4 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 Year |
What owners report
Fenix TK16 V2.0
- ✓3,100 lumens with the reach to light open ground like a spotlight
- ✓Instant activation from off — a real tactical requirement
- ✓Ultra-clear glass lens and no play or creak in the construction
- ✓Smaller than expected for the output, and smaller than the TK22 UE
- ✓Impact rated to 1 m with USB rechargeable convenience
- ✗One of the heaviest lights in its class
- ✗Bulky and uncomfortable for small to medium hands
- ✗The head gets very hot on high or turbo
- ✗Threads aren't especially smooth from the factory
- ✗Weight makes it a poor choice for extended handheld use
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