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Acebeam PT40 vs SureFire E1D LED Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6054% 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$195Most expensive
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Length
126.8 mm (4.99 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
3680 cdLowest candela
6620 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
121 m (397 ft)Highest
81.5 m (267 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
78 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
1x 123A lithium
Charging type
Micro USB (via included cable, optional battery with USB-C port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
High-strength aerospace aluminum body, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish, coated tempered glass window
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workVehicle repairCampingOutdoor sportsLaw enforcementEveryday carry
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defense
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
Compact and powerful output for sizeReliable dual-output modes with regulated LEDDurable aerospace aluminum constructionEffective personal defense strike bezelLong runtime on low mode (up to approximately 47 hours)
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
Relatively expensiveCrenellated bezel can scratch fabrics or belongingsLimited runtime on highest output (around 1.3 hours)
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