Comparison Console
Acebeam K70 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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam K70 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 592% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam K70 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K70 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K70 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 592% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K70 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 287% 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$169Cheapest
US$234.9Most expensive
Weight
590 g (20.81 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
2600 lmLowest output
18000 lmHighest output
Max candela
422000 cdHighest candela
109000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1300 m (4265 ft)Highest
660 m (2165 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
18600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650
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 with type III hard anodized anti-abrasive 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
HuntingSearchingSecuringCavingLaw enforcementSelf-defenseSearch & rescueOutdoor activities
Search and rescueCampingHuntingSelf-drivingOutdoor illumination
Common praise
Extremely powerful output and throw distanceVersatile brightness levels and strobe modeRobust and durable build qualityLong runtime on low modes
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
Batteries not includedRelatively heavy without batteries
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