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Acebeam L18 vs Imalent DN35

What L18 does better (2) and where DN35 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L18
Acebeam · 2021L18
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
Imalent DN35
Imalent · 2018DN35
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $105
Higher score
7.7Brightness & throw7.9

Why is L18 better than DN35?

  1. Peak beam intensity250,000 cd vs 88,800 cd2.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m vs 596 m+68%

Why is DN35 better than L18?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 2,200 lm+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DN35Imalent DN35≈ $1059.2
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm2,200 lm
Peak beam intensity250,000 cd88,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m596 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP35 HI
LED maker—Cree
Battery & charging
Battery—26650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,500 mAh
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm—
Head diameter / width52.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight—115 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
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