Comparison Console
Acebeam K60 vs Acebeam X45
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam X45 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam K60 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 260% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam K60 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K60 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K60 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 260% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K60 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 319% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$179Cheapest
US$234.9Most expensive
Weight
570 g (20.11 oz)Heaviest
535 g (18.87 oz)Lightest
Length
206 mm (8.11 in)Longest
156.7 mm (6.17 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmLowest output
18000 lmHighest output
Max candela
124100 cdHighest candela
109000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
704 m (2310 ft)Highest
660 m (2165 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
78000 minLongest runtime
18600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4x 18650 Li-Ion
4 x 18650 Lithium-Ion (IMR) batteries
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Unknown
Unknown
IP rating
IPX-8 (2 meters)
IPX8 (submersible to 2m / 6.6')
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
1.2 m (4 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum body, type III hard anodized finish
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish, ultra-clear tempered glass with AR coating, stainless steel crenelated bezel
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw EnforcementSelf-defenseHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
Search and rescueCampingHuntingSelf-drivingOutdoor illumination
Common praise
Very bright output up to 5000 lumensGood UI with magnetic control ring and forward clicky tail switchHigh build quality with aircraft grade aluminum and hard anodized finishGood thermal management and runtime regulationReliable and safe design without in-light chargingEffective beam throw of 704 meters
Extremely bright outputDigitally regulated output maintains consistent brightnessDurable build quality with aircraft grade aluminum and toughened glassMulti-mode output including strobe and fireflyLong battery runtimes on lower modes
Common complaints
Gets hot quickly on turbo mode, requiring cautionNot available in neutral white LEDNo in-light charging feature
Can get hot on max output leading to step downHeavy weight for EDC at 535 gramsUser reports of customer service issues with warranty and import duties