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Acebeam L18 vs Ansmann HS20R Pro

What L18 does better (0) and where HS20R Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L18
Acebeam · 2021L18
0 advantages≈ $90
vs
Ansmann HS20R Pro
Ansmann · 2020HS20R Pro
1 advantage≈ $100
8.2Brightness & throw6.3

Why is L18 better than HS20R Pro?

L18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HS20R Pro better than L18?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,700 lm+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity250,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Rechargeable—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm—
Head diameter / width52.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
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