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Acebeam P15 vs SureFire X400 Ultra

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

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SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam P15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 595% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam P15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam P15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam P15 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67100% 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 P15 — Beam distance: 330 m (1083 ft)Acebeam P15 — Max candela: 27225 cdAcebeam P15 — Weight: 152 g (5.36 oz)Acebeam P15 — Length: 131 mm (5.16 in)Acebeam P15 — Retail price: US$115Acebeam P15 — Max lumens: 1700 lmSureFire X400 Ultra — Beam distance: 213 m (699 ft)SureFire X400 Ultra — Max candela: 11300 cdSureFire X400 Ultra — Weight: 142 g (5.01 oz)SureFire X400 Ultra — Length: 94 mm (3.70 in)SureFire X400 Ultra — Retail price: US$799SureFire X400 Ultra — Max lumens: 1000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$115Cheapest
US$799Most expensive
Weight
152 g (5.36 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Length
131 mm (5.16 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
27225 cdHighest candela
11300 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
213 m (699 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
50400 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable lithium ion lithium battery (customized)
2 x CR123A
Charging type
Direct charging via included proprietary cable (not USB-C)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters underwater)
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
7075 aerospace aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodized anti-abrasive finish
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC Use▣Tactical Applications▣Weapon Mount Compatible (m Lok And Picatinny)
▣Weapon Mounted Tactical Illumination And Aiming▣Law Enforcement▣Military▣Home Defense▣Self Defense Applications
Common praise
✓High Output Lumens With Efficient Long Distance Beam (330 Meters)✓Robust And Durable Construction With Aerospace Grade Aluminum And Hard Anodizing✓Modular Design Allowing Quick Transition Between Handheld And Rail Mounted Configurations✓Includes Rechargeable 18650 Battery With Fast Charging✓Ip68 Waterproof Rating And Good Impact Resistance✓Multiple Operational Modes With Intuitive Dual Switch Interface
✓High Output 1000 Lumens With Smooth Hybrid Beam Profile✓Highly Visible Laser (red Or Green) That Rarely Needs Re Zeroing✓Durable Mil Spec Hard Anodized Aluminum Construction✓Ambidextrous, Intuitive Switching✓Reliable Zero Retention And Rugged Design
Common complaints
⚠Uses Proprietary Charging Cable (not USB C)⚠Charging Port Not Functional During Charging⚠Battery Must Be Charged Inside The Flashlight Only⚠Optional Tactical Accessories May Be Sold Separately
⚠High Retail Price⚠Laser Brightness Might Not Be Intense Enough For Some Users⚠Activation Switch Could Feel Less Tactile⚠Some Bulkiness For Concealed Carry

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