Comparison Console
Acebeam PT20 vs Olight M1X Striker
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 47% 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$39.9Cheapest
US$40.75Most expensive
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lm
500 lm
Max candela
1600 cdLowest candela
2350 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
97 m (318 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1680 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTravelEmergency LightingInspection Work
Everyday Carry (EDC)Self DefenseOutdoor ActivitiesCamping
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
Excellent Build Quality With Aircraft Grade AluminumSimple And Intuitive Two Mode InterfaceSmooth And Well Balanced Beam From Tir LensReliable Mechanical Tail Switch With Positive Tactile FeedbackConvenient Reversible Pocket Clip For Different Carry Methods
Common complaints
Carbon Fiber Finish Can Be Slick To HoldLow Cri (~70) Not Ideal For Color Critical TasksNo Standby Light Current
Limited Runtime At Highest OutputNo Strobe Or SOS ModesBattery Sold Separately (either Cr123a Disposable Or 16340 Rechargeable)
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