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Acebeam L18 vs Fenix TK16 V2.0

What L18 does better (2) and where TK16 V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L18
Acebeam · 2021L18
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
Fenix TK16 V2.0
Fenix · 2021TK16 V2.0
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
7.7Brightness & throw6.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

L18TK16 V2.0
52.2 × 15425.434 × 14325.4
L18TK16 V2.0Difference
Length / height154 mm143 mm+11 mm
Head diameter / width52.2 mm34 mm+18.2 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm25.4 mm=

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is L18 better than TK16 V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m vs 380 m2.6×
  2. Peak beam intensity250,000 cd vs 36,100 cd6.9×

Why is TK16 V2.0 better than L18?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 3,100 lm2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK16 V2.0Fenix TK16 V2.0≈ $1008.0
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity250,000 cd36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-70
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature—6,200K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—43.3 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm143 mm
Head diameter / width52.2 mm34 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm25.4 mm
Weight—112 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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