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
153 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 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
Micro USB (via included cable, optional battery with USB-C port)
USB-C onboard charging (~3.5h full charge)
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
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy, military-grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workVehicle repairCampingOutdoor sportsLaw enforcementEveryday carry
Long-range illuminationOutdoor adventuresSearch and rescueTactical useDemanding environments
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
High output and exceptional long throw up to 1425 metersExcellent beam focus and clarity with LEP technologyIntuitive and reliable two-stage tail switch UIRobust build quality with military-grade anodizingOnboard USB-C charging with replaceable batteryCompact and portable form factor suitable for EDC
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
Very focused beam with limited spill, not ideal for area illumination