Comparison Console
Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 vs Olight M1X Striker
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 17% 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
Unknown
US$40.75
Weight
65.8 g (2.32 oz)Heaviest
65 g (2.29 oz)Lightest
Length
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
2756 cdHighest candela
2350 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
105 m (344 ft)Highest
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion or 1x AA alkaline/Ni-MH
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C (battery)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodised finish
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Outdoor activitiesEmergency situations
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defenseOutdoor activitiesCamping
Common praise
Compact and lightweightDurable construction with IP68 ratingGood maximum output and beam distanceMultiple brightness levels with memory functionUSB-C rechargeable battery included and AA compatibleFidget clip feature appreciated by users with ADHD/autism
Excellent build quality with aircraft-grade aluminumSimple and intuitive two-mode interfaceSmooth and well-balanced beam from TIR lensReliable mechanical tail switch with positive tactile feedbackConvenient reversible pocket clip for different carry methods
Common complaints
Forward-clicky switch not preferred by all usersNo built-in charging on the flashlight body, charging in battery onlyPWM usage on all modes (though not very noticeable)
Limited runtime at highest outputNo strobe or SOS modesBattery sold separately (either CR123A disposable or 16340 rechargeable)