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Acebeam P18 vs Imalent R30C 2nd

What P18 does better (0) and where R30C 2nd wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam P18
Acebeam · 2022P18
9.6Score
0 advantages≈ $130
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Imalent R30C 2nd
Imalent · 2021R30C 2nd
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ $130
8.8Brightness & throw8.7
6.8Build & durability5.9

Why is P18 better than R30C 2nd?

P18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is R30C 2nd better than P18?

  1. Maximum output5,000 lm vs 9,000 lm+80%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam P18Acebeam P18≈ $1309.6
Imalent R30C 2ndImalent R30C 2nd≈ $1308.3
Light output
Maximum output5,000 lm9,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—78,960 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—560 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height144.9 mm—
Weight—216 g
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