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Acebeam T28 vs Acebeam X20-R

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

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Acebeam X20-R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X20-R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam T28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam X20-R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam X20-R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam T28 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam T28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam X20-R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam X20-R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam T28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2471% 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 T28 — Beam distance: 1300 m (4265 ft)Acebeam T28 — Max candela: 422500 cdAcebeam T28 — Weight: 427 g (15.06 oz)Acebeam T28 — Length: 198 mm (7.80 in)Acebeam T28 — Retail price: US$182.9Acebeam T28 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Acebeam X20-R — Beam distance: 440 m (1444 ft)Acebeam X20-R — Max candela: 48400 cdAcebeam X20-R — Weight: 293 g (10.34 oz)Acebeam X20-R — Length: 136.3 mm (5.37 in)Acebeam X20-R — Retail price: US$230Acebeam X20-R — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$182.9Cheapest
US$230Most expensive
Weight
427 g (15.06 oz)Heaviest
293 g (10.34 oz)Lightest
Length
198 mm (7.80 in)Longest
136.3 mm (5.37 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmLowest output
10000 lmHighest output
Max candela
422500 cdHighest candela
48400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1300 m (4265 ft)Highest
440 m (1444 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x IMR21700NP-510A rechargeable li-ion battery (included), compatible with 1x18650 battery
2 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized anti-abrasive finish
AL6061-T6 high-quality aluminium alloy with HA III hard-anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Hunting▣Search And Rescue▣Long Range Illumination▣Tactical Use
▣Search And Rescue▣Patrolling▣Caving▣Outdoor Adventures▣Extreme Outdoor Operations
Common praise
✓Exceptional Long Range Beam Up To 1300 Meters✓High Quality Aerospace Grade Aluminum Construction✓Good Battery Capacity And Included Rechargeable Battery✓Multiple Brightness Levels And Strobe For Tactical Use✓Compact Size With Effective Heat Management
✓Exceptional Brightness And Beam Distance For A Compact Searchlight.✓Versatile Tactical And Duty Modes With Multiple Output Levels.✓Durable Construction With High Quality Aluminum And Excellent Waterproofing.✓Long Runtime On Lowest Mode (up To 28 Hours).✓Convenient Rechargeable Batteries With USB C Charging.
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Heavy With Battery (427g)⚠Not Designed For Diving Use⚠Can Become Hot During Prolonged High Output Use
⚠Not Designed For Everyday Carry Due To Size And Weight.⚠Turbo Mode Runtime Is Very Short (50 Seconds At Max Output).⚠Higher Brightness Levels Have Limited Runtime Due To Heat Management.

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