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Acebeam L18 vs Nitecore T4K

What L18 does better (2) and where T4K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L18
Acebeam · 2021L18
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nitecore T4K
Nitecore · 2021T4K
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $90
Higher score
7.7Brightness & throw5.4

Why is L18 better than T4K?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m vs 208 m4.8×
  2. Peak beam intensity250,000 cd vs 10,820 cd23.1×

Why is T4K better than L18?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 4,000 lm2.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore T4KNitecore T4K≈ $904.2
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity250,000 cd10,820 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m208 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm—
Head diameter / width52.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Modes & features
Lockout—Yes
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