{"id":141951,"date":"2023-02-27T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1lumen.com\/?p=141951"},"modified":"2024-04-16T15:26:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T13:26:10","slug":"acebeam-p18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1lumen.com\/review\/acebeam-p18\/","title":{"rendered":"Acebeam P18"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Acebeam P18 review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Flashlight review intro<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Build quality<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. LED, Lens Bezel and Reflector<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Size and comparison<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. User interface<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Batteries and charging<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Performance<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Beamshots<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
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  10. Buy this flashlight here \/ coupon code<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Acebeam P18 specs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Brand & Model<\/th>Acebeam P18 Defender<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Flashlight category<\/td>Tactical flashlight<\/a>, General Purpose<\/td><\/tr>
    LED<\/td>4*Luminus SFT-40-W<\/td><\/tr>
    Max. output<\/td>5000 lumens<\/td><\/tr>
    Max. beam distance<\/td>629 meters<\/td><\/tr>
    Max. beam intensity<\/td>98,910 cd <\/td><\/tr>
    Battery config.<\/td>1*21700<\/td><\/tr>
    Onboard charging<\/td>USB type C<\/td><\/tr>
    Modes<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Blinkies<\/td>Strobe, S.O.S<\/td><\/tr>
    Waterproof<\/td>IP68<\/td><\/tr>
    Review publication date<\/td>February 2023<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Hot on the heels of the Acebeam P17<\/a> Defender review comes its bigger sibling, the P18 Defender. As the name implies, this is a bigger, more powerful version of the latter light in the series, and of course it brings all of the requisite Acebeam-centric qualities and pleasantries I\u2019ve come to enjoy and (expect). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, this one marches to the beat of a different drummer. The P18 is a quad LED configuration and I can more or less count on one hand the number of true <\/strong>tactical-use lights sporting multiple LEDs for a reason: Generally, multiple LEDs generate more heat, use more energy, and are harder to drive efficiently. Even though battery tech has come a long way, a single cell is not the best, nor most efficient way to drive multiple LEDs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This can be an issue because professional users require a light that can stay bright for long periods without stepping down the output while delivering long runtimes. Moreover, multiple LEDs become multiple failure points and add unnecessary complexity. In short, one could venture in the opinion that professionals don\u2019t need small lights with multiple LEDs<\/strong>\u2026or do they? I was surprised to see Acebeam release this light since it seems a bit superfluous and unnecessary in this segment, but have they created a useful and practical multi LED tactical use light? I hope Acebeam can prove me wrong here. There\u2019s some good features present including onboard USB type C charging and some pretty decent performance specs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Package quality.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The P18 enjoys the same packaging improvements as the P17. The plane-Jane thin paper boxes have been replaced by more upscale packages. and themes. I like the new package, and it\u2019s more appropriate for the asking price of this light. The contents sit in soft touch medium density foam that looks luxurious and everything\u2019s neatly organized. Here\u2019s what you get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n