Comparison Console
Acebeam W50 2.0 vs Fenix LR40R V2.0
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 582% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 849% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 582% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 385% 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$2999Most expensive
US$315.92Cheapest
Weight
1660 g (58.55 oz)Heaviest
850 g (29.98 oz)Lightest
Length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
175 mm (6.89 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2200 lmLowest output
15000 lmHighest output
Max candela
6405961 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
5062 m (16608 ft)Highest
900 m (2953 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
160 minLongest runtime
33 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
8 × 18650 Li-ion battery pack (built-in)
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery pack 12000 mAh (or 1 to 4 x 18650 cells)
Charging type
USB-C charging
USB Type-C fast charging (QC3.0 compatible)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy with hard-anodized finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueLong-range illuminationProfessional useTactical applications
Search and rescueOutdoor contractorsHigh output lighting needsLong-range and wide-area illumination
Common praise
Incredible beam distance up to 5062 metersZoomable electronic focus with smooth transition from spotlight to floodlightRobust and waterproof design with IP68 ratingBuilt-in USB-C charging and tripod compatibility
Excellent brightness and balanced beam for both throw and floodDurable and waterproof design (IP68)Fast USB-C charging and battery level indicatorGood runtime especially on lower modesErgonomic and solid build quality
Common complaints
Very heavy and bulky for handheld carryExtremely high price pointRequires enterprise-level agreement to purchaseShort maximum runtime at highest outputClass 3B laser warning restricts general usage
Heaviest and largest in its class for EDCHighest output modes are temperature limited with short runtime at max output