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Acebeam L35 2.0 vs Nitecore EX7

What L35 2.0 does better (2) and where EX7 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L35 2.0
Acebeam · 2024L35 2.0
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $115
vs
Nitecore EX7
Nitecore · 2025EX7
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.7Brightness & throw8.4
7.8Build & durability7.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is L35 2.0 better than EX7?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)650 m vs 500 m+30%
  2. Peak beam intensity105,620 cd vs 62,500 cd+69%

Why is EX7 better than L35 2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime288 h vs 570 h+98%
  2. Maximum output5,000 lm vs 6,000 lm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam L35 2.0Acebeam L35 2.0≈ $1159.2
Nitecore EX7Nitecore EX7≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output5,000 lm6,000 lm
Peak beam intensity105,620 cd62,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)650 m500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70.3 HI—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime288 h570 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight—214 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switchDual switches
StrobeYesYes
Colours—Black
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