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Acebeam L18 vs Fenix WT25R Adjustable Head

What L18 does better (3) and where WT25R Adjustable Head wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L18
Acebeam · 2021L18
3 advantages≈ $90
vs
Fenix WT25R Adjustable Head
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
7.7Brightness & throw4.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

L18WT25R Adjustable Head
52.2 × 15425.424.1 × 135.329.4
L18WT25R Adjustable HeadDifference
Length / height154 mm135.3 mm+18.7 mm
Head diameter / width52.2 mm24.1 mm+28.1 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm29.4 mm−4 mm

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

Why is L18 better than WT25R Adjustable Head?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m vs 220 m4.5×
  2. Peak beam intensity250,000 cd vs 12,100 cd20.7×
  3. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,000 lm+50%

Why is WT25R Adjustable Head better than L18?

WT25R Adjustable Head has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity250,000 cd12,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m220 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-L HI
LED maker—Cree
Colour temperature—5,550K
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—29 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm135.3 mm
Head diameter / width52.2 mm24.1 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm29.4 mm
Weight—137 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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