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Acebeam X80GT 3 vs Ledlenser i18R

What X80GT 3 does better (1) and where i18R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam X80GT 3
Acebeam · 2026X80GT 3
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $240
vs
Ledlenser i18R
Ledlenser · 2026i18R
8.2Score
0 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
8.3Brightness & throw7.3
8.7Light quality5.5

Why is X80GT 3 better than i18R?

  1. Maximum output30,000 lm vs 3,000 lm10×

Why is i18R better than X80GT 3?

i18R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam X80GT 3Acebeam X80GT 3≈ $2408.0
Ledlenser i18RLedlenser i18R≈ $1708.2
Light output
Maximum output30,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity46,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)430 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterNichia 519A—
LED makerNichia—
Number of LEDs243
Colour rendering (CRI)95—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity3,000 mAh—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Size & weight
Length / height128 mm—
Weight560 g—
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Red lightYes—
UV lightYes—
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