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Acebeam L18 vs Fenix E35 V3.0

What L18 does better (2) and where E35 V3.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L18
Acebeam · 2021L18
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
Fenix E35 V3.0
Fenix · 2020E35 V3.0
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $75
Higher score
7.7Brightness & throw5.3

Why is L18 better than E35 V3.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m vs 240 m4.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity250,000 cd vs 14,400 cd17.4×

Why is E35 V3.0 better than L18?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 3,000 lm2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E35 V3.0Fenix E35 V3.0≈ $758.6
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity250,000 cd14,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m240 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-70
LED maker—Luminus
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—50 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm118 mm
Head diameter / width52.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight—67 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
Switch—Side switch
Strobe—Yes
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