Acebeam L16vn - Best High Output Tactical R

[wcoastjosh]

I think this is exactly the light I have been waiting for, and I am really excited about it! I think I am set on the HI, but am wondering whether I should get the 6500k or the 5000k. Does anyone have a strong preference (and why?), and what does the difference in performance look like?

Thanks!

 

[Skylumen]

I think this is exactly the light I have been waiting for, and I am really excited about it! I think I am set on the HI, but am wondering whether I should get the 6500k or the 5000k. Does anyone have a strong preference (and why?), and what does the difference in performance look like?

Thanks!

Difference in performance is negligible. If this is your general purpose light I think HI 5000K is nice. If this is your tactical light then HI 6500K might be more irritable.

 

[Venompower]

I think this is exactly the light I have been waiting for, and I am really excited about it! I think I am set on the HI, but am wondering whether I should get the 6500k or the 5000k. Does anyone have a strong preference (and why?), and what does the difference in performance look like?

Thanks!

I've just oredered one from Vinh with the 5000k HI because I prefer neutral white, even for "tactical" flashlights. I imagine that there will be a slight loss in both lumens and lux but it should be difficult to notice with the human eye.
I'll try to do some beamshots when I receive it 😉

Edit: beat by Vinh himself :fail:

 

[wcoastjosh]

Thank you both for responding so quickly! This will be for tactical use, but I think the 5000k will be a little easier on my own eyes. I will go order one now. Thanks again!

 

[Kevin1322]

Hey Vinh, if I run the LG 3500 IMR (10A) instead of the VTC5 (30-35A, which you recommend) I should get a lot better run time. Any idea how many lumens I'll lose on turbo?

 

[Skylumen]

How about a red one ;-)

 

[MAD777]

Stunning!!!

 

[gsteve]

this thing is very impressive !!

 

[Skylumen]

this thing is very impressive !!

Nice light and the cerakote done is exceptionally strong compared to the others I have handle but man I just cant find the courage to carry a cerakote light yet...

 

[search_and_rescue]

Sky Lumen's Acebeam L16vn is pure flashlight heaven!

When I stumbled across the beamshot videos for the Acebeam L16 there was something familiar about its beam pattern and power output.

I revisited the measurements made by flashlight reviewer Selfbuilt for the Olight SR90 and discovered it is very close to Sky Lumen's Acebeam L16vn. No way! I am blown away that a single 18650 size body with a 1.575" diameter head (remember the Surefire M3-CB Combatlight had a 1.62" diameter head) has the output and cd beam intensity equal to the 8x18650 Olight SR90!

 

[MAD777]

The L16vn and EC60vn are both excellent lights with XHP35 emitters. Specs are practically identical with the same bezel diameter. The EC60vn has added runtime and a bit of extra weight due to the 26650 battery. Both are perhaps ideal neighborhood dog walk lights.

 

[search_and_rescue]

The L16vn and EC60vn are both excellent lights with XHP35 emitters. Specs are practically identical with the same bezel diameter. The EC60vn has added runtime and a bit of extra weight due to the 26650 battery. Both are perhaps ideal neighborhood dog walk lights.

For sure, and L16vn UI is great.

Sky Lumen flashlights are the best. I take a Sky Lumen flashlight with me everywhere i go.

 

[ChrisDonaldson]

For sure, and L16vn UI is great.

Sky Lumen flashlights are the best. I take a Sky Lumen flashlight with me everywhere i go.

Completely agree. Been running with my L16vn and am totally satisfied. If for this reason alone, I was happy to switch to Daylight Savings Time, because it meant that it was darker in the mornings when I run, so that the L16vn could really perform.

 

[LichtAn!]

Are there any beamshots of the HD version? Maybe even better comparing both versions?

 

[Keitho]

I finally pulled the trigger on a L16vn. For nighttime use, I'm a sucker for warmer tint, so I got the xhp35 4000k. Very nice, tight (but not too tight) throw, with limited spill, that vinh measured at 450m, 1700 lm. Love this thing. I used a low light shooting class that I have coming up as my excuse to "have" to buy it, but I'll be conjuring all kinds of other reasons to use it! Thanks Vinh! This thing at $133 puts "tactical" lights at twice the price to shame!

https://imgur.com/gallery/msgIlIc

 

[LichtAn!]

Even the HD! Oh my god you would be my hero if you could post some beamshots indoor/outdoor whatever you want.

 

[Keitho]

Even the HD! Oh my god you would be my hero if you could post some beamshots indoor/outdoor whatever you want.

Sure, I'll see what I can do tonight when it gets dark. What is making you hesitate most? Hotspot/spill size, tint, physical size, throw...?

 

[LichtAn!]

I have a lot of similar lights, but I have a feeling the L16 HD would be something I'd really enjoy. (let's be real I already spend way too much money on lights o I need to justify another one )

 

[Newlumen]

I have a lot of similar lights, but I have a feeling the L16 HD would be something I'd really enjoy. (let's be real I already spend way too much money on lights o I need to justify another one )

I am now a fan of xhp35 hd. I rather go with sst40 dome on for the less heat..

 

[LichtAn!]

I actually can't take the SST40 tint, I wish they would be producing some 5000K. The XHP35s have some really nice neutral tints and even high CRI.