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Acebeam L16 2.0 vs Loop Gear SK05

What L16 2.0 does better (1) and where SK05 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L16 2.0
Acebeam · 2024L16 2.0
1 advantage≈ $110
vs
Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.1Score
0 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw6.5

Why is L16 2.0 better than SK05?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 2,850 lm+5%

Why is SK05 better than L16 2.0?

SK05 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.1
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm2,850 lm
Peak beam intensity—36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-42R—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime—480 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Modes & features
Brightness levels—7
SwitchTail switch—
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