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Acebeam K65-GT vs Acebeam X80-GT

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% 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.

Acebeam K65-GT — Beam distance: 1682 m (5518 ft)Acebeam K65-GT — Max candela: 707281 cdAcebeam K65-GT — Weight: 786 g (27.73 oz)Acebeam K65-GT — Length: 188.5 mm (7.42 in)Acebeam K65-GT — Retail price: US$274.9Acebeam K65-GT — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Acebeam X80-GT — Beam distance: 369 m (1211 ft)Acebeam X80-GT — Max candela: 34700 cdAcebeam X80-GT — Weight: 525.4 g (18.53 oz)Acebeam X80-GT — Length: 117.9 mm (4.64 in)Acebeam X80-GT — Retail price: US$330Acebeam X80-GT — Impact resistance: 1.2 m (4 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$274.9Cheapest
US$330Most expensive
Weight
786 g (27.73 oz)Heaviest
525.4 g (18.53 oz)Lightest
Length
188.5 mm (7.42 in)Longest
117.9 mm (4.64 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
6500 lmLowest output
32500 lmHighest output
Max candela
707281 cdHighest candela
34700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1682 m (5518 ft)Highest
369 m (1211 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1080 minShortest runtime
2040 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion
4 x 18650 rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
Waterproof to 30m (not for diving)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum with military grade type III hard-anodized finish
Aircraft grade aluminum body with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueHuntingSecuringCavingCampingLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Search & rescueMilitarySecurityHuntingOutdoor work
Common praise
Impressive beam distance and brightnessWell-made with great light stabilizationHigh performance and workmanshipPortable with attachable handle
Extreme brightness for its sizeSolid build quality and finishCompact soda can size for high outputVersatile and easy to use interface
Common complaints
Not specified explicitly in sources
Runs very hot quickly requiring use of carry handleNot suitable for diving or underwater switchingLimited information about charging type