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Acebeam L18 vs Fenix WF30RE Intrinsically Safe

What L18 does better (3) and where WF30RE Intrinsically Safe wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L18
Acebeam · 2021L18
3 advantages≈ $90
vs
Fenix WF30RE Intrinsically Safe
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
7.7Brightness & throw2.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

L18WF30RE Intrinsically Safe
52.2 × 15425.434 × 150.528
L18WF30RE Intrinsically SafeDifference
Length / height154 mm150.5 mm+3.5 mm
Head diameter / width52.2 mm34 mm+18.2 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm28 mm−2.6 mm

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

Why is L18 better than WF30RE Intrinsically Safe?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 280 lm5.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m vs 170 m5.9×
  3. Peak beam intensity250,000 cd vs 7,220 cd34.6×

Why is WF30RE Intrinsically Safe better than L18?

WF30RE Intrinsically Safe has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm280 lm
Peak beam intensity250,000 cd7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-G2
LED maker—Cree
Colour temperature—4,800K
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime—120 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm150.5 mm
Head diameter / width52.2 mm34 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm28 mm
Weight—215 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
Strobe—Yes
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