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Acebeam H18 vs Scangrip I-Match 3

What H18 does better (4) and where I-Match 3 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H18
Acebeam · 2026H18
9.4Score
4 advantages≈ $110
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Scangrip I-Match 3
Scangrip · 2024I-Match 3
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ $110
9.7Brightness & throw2.7
9.0Battery & charging2.8
9.5Build & durability7.1

Why is H18 better than I-Match 3?

  1. Maximum output4,000 lm vs 250 lm16×
  2. Battery capacity6,400 mAh vs 1,600 mAh4×
  3. Weight70 g vs 100 g+43%
  4. Submersible to2 m vs 1.5 m+33%

Why is I-Match 3 better than H18?

I-Match 3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Acebeam H18Acebeam H18≈ $1109.4
Light output
Maximum output4,000 lm250 lm
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs41
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity6,400 mAh1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime—15 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m1.5 m
Size & weight
Length / height119.2 mm—
Weight70 g100 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
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