Comparison Console
Acebeam PT40 vs Wuben TO50R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben TO50R 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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 139% 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$199.95Most expensive
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
130 g (4.59 oz)Lightest
Length
126.8 mm (4.99 in)Longest
124.5 mm (4.90 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
2800 lmLowest output
Max candela
3680 cdLowest candela
5329 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
121 m (397 ft)Lowest
146 m (479 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
11460 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
21700 rechargeable battery
Charging type
Micro USB (via included cable, optional battery with USB-C port)
Micro-USB integrated charging
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
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workVehicle repairCampingOutdoor sportsLaw enforcementEveryday carry
Outdoor adventuresEveryday carryTasks requiring high color accuracy and natural color renderingProfessional 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
High maximum output with stable beamHigh color rendering index (CRI) with neutral white 5000K tintLong runtime up to 191 hours on low modeIntuitive and simple user interfaceSolid build quality with IP68 waterproofing and impact resistanceIncludes a powerful magnet and pocket clip for convenienceIntegrated charging with efficient buck driver circuitVersatile lighting modes including strobe and SOS
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
Larger size compared to some other compact EDC flashlightsRough threads at the head end on some samplesOptic lacks a glass lens which may affect serviceabilityNo reverse mode cycling in the user interfaceBattery pack is long and may not fit all chargers