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Acebeam L18 vs Nitecore P20iX UV

What L18 does better (0) and where P20iX UV wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L18
Acebeam · 2021L18
0 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nitecore P20iX UV
Nitecore · 2022P20iX UV
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $110
Higher score
8.3Brightness & throw6.8

Why is L18 better than P20iX UV?

L18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P20iX UV better than L18?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,800 lm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity250,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—CR123A
Number of batteries—2
Maximum runtime—38 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm—
Head diameter / width52.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight—124 g
Modes & features
UV light—Yes
Colours—Black
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