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Acebeam DEFENDER P17 vs Acebeam P18

What DEFENDER P17 does better (0) and where P18 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam DEFENDER P17
Acebeam · 2022DEFENDER P17
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $120
vs
Acebeam P18
Acebeam · 2022P18
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $130
Higher score
4.9Brightness & throw8.8
5.8Build & durability6.8

Why is DEFENDER P17 better than P18?

DEFENDER P17 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P18 better than DEFENDER P17?

  1. Maximum output4,900 lm vs 5,000 lm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam P18Acebeam P18≈ $1309.6
Light output
Maximum output4,900 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity7,396 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime480 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to1.5 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m1.5 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—144.9 mm
Weight154 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
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