Comparison Console
Acebeam PT40 vs Acebeam W10 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W10 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W10 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W10 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W10 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% 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$175Cheapest
US$229.9Most expensive
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
211 g (7.44 oz)Heaviest
Length
126.8 mm (4.99 in)Shortest
152.9 mm (6.02 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
750 lmLowest output
Max candela
3680 cdLowest candela
507656 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
121 m (397 ft)Lowest
1425 m (4675 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
240 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
21700 Rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
Micro USB (via included cable, optional battery with USB-C port)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy military-grade hard-anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workVehicle repairCampingOutdoor sportsLaw enforcementEveryday carry
Long-range illuminationOutdoor adventuresSearch and rescueTactical use
Common praise
High brightness and good beam qualityVersatile mounting options including magnetic tail and pocket clipHigh color rendering index reducing eye strainSolid build quality with aircraft-grade aluminum body
Exceptional beam intensity and throw distanceHighly precise and focused beamBuilt-in USB-C charging with fast 3.5-hour full chargeDurable aerospace-grade aluminum build with IP68 ratingUser-friendly two-stage tail switch interface
Common complaints
Magnet not very strong on curved metal surfacesHeadband attachment not very comfortable for switching between handheld and headlamp usePocket clip is not very stiff and less comfortable to clip onto pockets
Limited spill for close-range useNo included holster or lanyard