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Acebeam PT40 vs SureFire X400V

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 757% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam PT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire X400V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 328% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire X400V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire X400V stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 757% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire X400V stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam PT40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3100% 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.

Acebeam PT40 — Beam distance: 121 m (397 ft)Acebeam PT40 — Max candela: 3680 cdAcebeam PT40 — Weight: 145 g (5.11 oz)Acebeam PT40 — Length: 126.8 mm (4.99 in)Acebeam PT40 — Retail price: US$175Acebeam PT40 — Max lumens: 3000 lmSureFire X400V — Beam distance: 225 m (738 ft)SureFire X400V — Max candela: 11500 cdSureFire X400V — Weight: 162 g (5.71 oz)SureFire X400V — Length: 101 mm (3.98 in)SureFire X400V — Retail price: US$749SureFire X400V — Max lumens: 350 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$175Cheapest
US$749Most expensive
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
162 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
Length
126.8 mm (4.99 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
3680 cdLowest candela
11500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
121 m (397 ft)Lowest
225 m (738 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
150 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Two 123A lithium
Charging type
Micro USB (via included cable, optional battery with USB-C port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
▣Industrial Work▣Vehicle Repair▣Camping▣Outdoor Sports▣Law Enforcement▣Everyday Carry
▣Tactical Operations▣Use With Night Vision Devices▣Force On Force Training▣Weapon Mounting On Handguns And Long Guns
Common praise
✓High Brightness And Good Beam Quality✓Versatile Mounting Options Including Magnetic Tail And Pocket Clip✓High Color Rendering Index Reducing Eye Strain✓Solid Build Quality With Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body
✓Versatile Dual Spectrum Illumination Modes✓High Quality Recoil Proof Leds With Stable Output✓Multiple Activation Switch Options With Ambidextrous Controls✓Durable Aerospace Aluminum Body With Hard Anodized Finish✓Effective Infrared Laser For Stealth And Training
Common complaints
⚠Magnet Not Very Strong On Curved Metal Surfaces⚠Headband Attachment Not Very Comfortable For Switching Between Handheld And Headlamp Use⚠Pocket Clip Is Not Very Stiff And Less Comfortable To Clip Onto Pockets
⚠Relatively Short Runtime On High Output White Light⚠No Rechargeable Battery Or Charging Options Included⚠Ipx4 Water Resistance May Not Suit Extreme Wet Environments⚠Relatively High Retail Price Compared To Casual Flashlights

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