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Acebeam L18 vs Fenix PD35 V3.0
What L18 does better (2) and where PD35 V3.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
L18PD35 V3.0
| L18 | PD35 V3.0 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 154 mm | 134 mm | +20 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 52.2 mm | 25.4 mm | +26.8 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 25.4 mm | 22.8 mm | +2.6 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is L18 better than PD35 V3.0?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m vs 357 m2.8×
- Peak beam intensity250,000 cd vs 31,860 cd7.8×
Why is PD35 V3.0 better than L18?
- Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,700 lm+13%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,500 lm | 1,700 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 250,000 cd | 31,860 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 1,000 m | 357 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | — | Luminus SFT-40 |
| LED maker | — | Luminus |
| Number of LEDs | — | 1 |
| Colour temperature | — | 6,000K |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | — | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A |
| Maximum runtime | — | 230 h |
| Rechargeable | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Pocket clip | — | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 154 mm | 134 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 52.2 mm | 25.4 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 25.4 mm | 22.8 mm |
| Weight | — | 84 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | — | 5 |
| Switch | — | Dual switches |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | — | Yes |
| Strobe | — | Yes |
| Mode memory | — | Yes |
