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Acebeam L18 vs Nitecore P30i
What L18 does better (0) and where P30i wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
L18P30i
| L18 | P30i | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 154 mm | 177 mm | −23 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 52.2 mm | 65 mm | −12.8 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is L18 better than P30i?
L18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is P30i better than L18?
- Maximum output1,500 lm vs 2,000 lm+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,500 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 250,000 cd | 249,500 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 1,000 m | 999 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | — | 21700 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | — | 5,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | — | 100 h |
| Rechargeable | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 154 mm | 177 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 52.2 mm | 65 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 25.4 mm | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | — | Dual switches |
