Comparison Console
Acebeam K65-GT vs Fenix LR36R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix LR36R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LR36R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR36R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR36R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR36R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR36R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 467% 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$274.9Cheapest
US$360Most expensive
Weight
786 g (27.73 oz)Heaviest
493 g (17.39 oz)Lightest
Length
188.5 mm (7.42 in)Longest
161 mm (6.34 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
6500 lmLowest output
10000 lmHighest output
Max candela
707281 cdHighest candela
396600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1682 m (5518 ft)Highest
1260 m (4134 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1080 minShortest runtime
6120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion
2x 21700 Li-ion (Fenix ARB-L21-5000 V2.0)
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging port, supports onboard charging and can function as power bank
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68 (up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum with military grade type III hard-anodized finish
Aerospace hardened aluminum with Type III hard anodized finish, hardened ultra clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating, stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Search And RescueHuntingSecuringCavingCampingLaw EnforcementOutdoor Activities
Search And RescueOutdoor ActivitiesProfessional Use With Long Range Illumination NeedsCampingSurveillance And Object Protection
Common praise
Impressive Beam Distance And BrightnessWell Made With Great Light StabilizationHigh Performance And WorkmanshipPortable With Attachable Handle
Extremely High Output For Both Throw And Flood IlluminationHybrid Lep + LED System Provides Versatile LightingOled Display Gives Real Time Battery And Brightness InfoDurable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Construction With Excellent WaterproofingIncluded Accessories Such As Holster, Lanyard, And USB C Charging CableSmooth And Stepless Brightness Adjustment Via Rotary Switch
Common complaints
Not Specified Explicitly In Sources
Relatively Heavy And Bulky, Limiting Everyday Carry ConvenienceLaser Classification 3b Requires Careful Handling And Specialized Purchase RequirementsUser Interface Can Be Confusing With Mode Switching And Locking MechanismsBattery Runtime Estimates On Oled Can Be Inconsistent
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