Comparison Console
Acebeam PT20 vs Acebeam Rider RX 2.0
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 38% 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$39.9
Unknown
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
65.8 g (2.32 oz)Heaviest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
96 mm (3.78 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
1600 cdLowest candela
2756 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
105 m (344 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
1x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion or 1x AA alkaline/Ni-MH
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
USB-C (battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
AL6061-T6 aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTravelEmergency lightingInspection work
Everyday Carry (EDC)Outdoor activitiesEmergency situations
Common praise
Compact size and lightweight designGood balance of brightness and runtimeConvenient two-way clipIncludes rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingComfortable pen-shaped gripReliable tail switch operation
Compact and lightweightDurable construction with IP68 ratingGood maximum output and beam distanceMultiple brightness levels with memory functionUSB-C rechargeable battery included and AA compatibleFidget clip feature appreciated by users with ADHD/autism
Common complaints
Carbon fiber finish can be slick to holdLow CRI (~70) not ideal for color-critical tasksNo standby light current
Forward-clicky switch not preferred by all usersNo built-in charging on the flashlight body, charging in battery onlyPWM usage on all modes (though not very noticeable)