- compoundsemi.com
- Compare
- L18 vs P81
Acebeam L18 vs Nextorch P81
What L18 does better (2) and where P81 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
L18P81
| L18 | P81 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 154 mm | 161 mm | −7 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 52.2 mm | 35 mm | +17.2 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 25.4 mm | 28.5 mm | −3.1 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is L18 better than P81?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m vs 370 m2.7×
- Peak beam intensity250,000 cd vs 34,225 cd7.3×
Why is P81 better than L18?
- Maximum output1,500 lm vs 3,700 lm2.5×
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,500 lm | 3,700 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 250,000 cd | 34,225 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 1,000 m | 370 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | — | Luminus SST-70 |
| LED maker | — | Luminus |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | — | 21700 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | — | 4,800 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | — | 60 h |
| Rechargeable | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 1 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 1 m |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 154 mm | 161 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 52.2 mm | 35 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 25.4 mm | 28.5 mm |
| Weight | — | 170 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | — | Dual switches |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | — | Yes |
| Strobe | — | Yes |
