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Acebeam L16 (2017) review

2017
Cree XHP35 HI LED
2000 lm output
90800 cd intensity
1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery

The Acebeam L16 (L16) released in 2017. It uses Cree XHP35 HI LED, SMO reflector and 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 2000 lm output, 90800 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 603 m.

This light has 5 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. It has a strobe function, which is one of the most effective self defense tools available. The L16 flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.

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Acebeam L16 (L16) specifications

BrandAcebeam
NameL16
TypeL16
Rating
Rated 3/5 based on 1040 user votes.
Launch2017
Formflashlight

Body

The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.

Weight128 g
Length155 mm
Body diameter25.4 mm
Head diameter40 mm
Materialaluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Colorsblack

System

The emitter of L16 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The L16 has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.

EmitterCree XHP35 HI LED
Color temperature6500 K
ReflectorSMO
Lenstoughtened AR coated glass
Switchelectronic side, mechanical rear

Performance

The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.

Flux2000 lm
Intensity90800 cd
Throw603 m
CD/LM factor45.4

Software

The L16 has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again. The L16 is tactical strobe ready. The strobe light is disorienting to the person it is aimed at which makes it difficult for them to concentrate.

Modes5 modes
Mode memoryyes
Ramping modeno
Strobeyes
SOS/Beaconno

Features

The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. This flashlight can charge the battery with an integrated charger, and it works with any USB power source. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating.

Battery1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery
Battery indicatoryes
Charger portmicroUSB
LVPyes
Thermal regulationyes
ProtectionIPx8
AUX LEDsno
Magneticno

Accessories

It comes with a battery. The battery must be fully charged before you first use your L16. The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.

Package contents18650 battery
2 x spare o-rings
lanyard
microUSB cable
nylon holster
spare rubber cover

The performance of the Acebeam L16 flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Acebeam L16, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.

Acebeam L16 (L16) pictures

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