The Acebeam H18 is a versatile headlamp which features dual light sources, offering up to 4000 lumens of wide-flood white light and a red light for night vision preservation. It is powered by a single 6400mAh rechargeable 21700 lithium-ion battery, which can be recharged via USB Type-C either directly on the battery or through the torch body's USB-C port, protected by a metal cover. The white light is delivered by four LEDs, available in 6500K cool or 5000K neutral options, producing a smooth, non-PWM wide flood beam for flicker-free illumination. The red light source is specifically designed for night vision preservation. Constructed from aluminium alloy with a hard-anodised finish, the H18 has an IP68 ingress protection rating, making it fully submersible to 2 metres for 30 minutes, and offers 2 metres of impact resistance. A quick-detach bracket allows for easy mounting and removal, complemented by a 180° adjustable tilt for precise beam direction and a breathable headband for comfort. It provides a maximum output of 4000 lumens (6500K variant), a beam distance of 162 metres (6500K variant), and an impressive maximum runtime of 280 hours (ultra low mode).
Features
Dual Light Sources: Features both wide-angle white light and red light for night vision preservation.
Quick Detach Bracket: Allows for fast attachment and removal of the light, secured by a physical safety lock.
180° Adjustable Tilt: The bracket offers 180 degrees of tilt for precise light direction.
USB-C Rechargeable: Features a USB-C port on the body with a durable metal cover, and the included battery also has a USB-C port for direct charging.
Durable Construction: Made from AL6061-T6 high-quality aluminium alloy with a HA III hard-anodized finish, capable of withstanding a 2-metre drop.
Key Information
Feature
Details
Primary Light Source
4 x 5000K Cool White LEDs
Auxiliary Light Source
1 x Red Light Source
Power Source
1 x Acebeam 6400mAh Rechargeable 21700 Lithium-ion Battery
Recharging Methods
USB Type-C or
USB Type-C (Charging Port on Battery)
Material
Aluminium alloy
Warranty (Headlamp)
10 years
Warranty (Battery)
1 year
Warranty (Accessories)
1 year
Feature
Details
Primary Light Source
4 x 6500K Cool White LEDs
Auxiliary Light Source
1 x Red Light Source
Power Source
1 x Acebeam 6400mAh Rechargeable 21700 Lithium-ion Battery
Recharging Methods
USB Type-C or
USB Type-C (Charging Port on Battery)
Material
Aluminium alloy
Warranty (Headlamp)
10 years
Warranty (Battery)
1 year
Warranty (Accessories)
1 year
ANSI/PLATO FL1 Specifications
Feature
Measurement
Maximum Light Output
2700 lumens
Maximum Runtime
280 hours
Maximum Beam Distance
140 metres
Peak Beam Intensity
4900 candela
Impact Resistance
2 metres
Ingress Protection Rating
IP68
Feature
Measurement
Maximum Light Output
4000 lumens
Maximum Runtime
280 hours
Maximum Beam Distance
162 metres
Peak Beam Intensity
6561 candela
Impact Resistance
2 metres
Ingress Protection Rating
IP68
Dimensions
Feature
Measurement
Length
119.2 mm
Head Diameter
27 mm
Body Diameter
23.8 mm
Weight
190.6 g
Additional Data
Mode
Output (Lumens)
Runtime
Distance
Intensity
Ultra Low
7
280h
8 m
16 cd
Low
45
60h
20 m
100 cd
Med 1
220
13h
39 m
380.25 cd
Med 2
420
7h
52 m
676 cd
High
1400 ~ 700
2min ~ 3h 40min
100 m
2500 cd
Turbo
4000 ~ 700
30s ~ 3h 40min
162 m
6561 cd
SOS
45
150h
20 m
100 cd
Mode
Output (Lumens)
Runtime
Distance
Intensity
Ultra Low
6
280h
8m
16 cd
Low
33
60h
17m
72.25 cd
Med 1
160
13h
32m
256 cd
Med 2
300
7h
45m
506.25 cd
High
990 ~ 500
2min ~ 3h 40min
81m
1640.25 cd
Turbo
2700 ~ 500
30s ~ 3h 40min
140m
4900 cd
SOS
33
150h
17m
72.25 cd
Mode
Output (Lumens)
Runtime
Distance
Intensity
Low
4
190h
—
—
Med
15
53h
11m
30.25 cd
High
35
23h
21m
110.25 cd
Turbo
70
8h
25m
156.25 cd
Performance and Runtime Disclaimer
How to read the data: The outputs provided above are maximum outputs for each mode, and the runtimes provided are the time it takes to drop to 10% of the initial output. This is in line with the International Flashlight Testing Standard ANSI FL1.
Any visual representations (graphs) of the data are approximate only.
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The actual output of the torch/headlamp is controlled by an in-built temperature regulation system. As the torch/headlamp heats up, the brightness will drop to prevent overheating. The Turbo modes of torches/headlamps usually drop down significantly after anything from 15 seconds to 2 minutes. High modes often also experience a drop down over time. Medium and Low modes, however, can be constant for very close to the length of time specified. As the torch/headlamp cools down, either from being turned off or from being used on a lower output level, you will be able to access higher brightness levels again.
Example: An output of 2000 lumens and runtime of 5 hours does not mean 2000 lumens for 5 hours — it means it starts at 2000 lumens and drops below 200 lumens after 5 hours of continuous use.
Turbo and high modes may be unavailable or limited as the battery gets low on charge.
Exact specifications can vary between torches, batteries, age and environments.