Comparison Console
Acebeam X20-R vs Fenix TK28R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam X20-R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X20-R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix TK28R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 264% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam X20-R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK28R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK28R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X20-R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X20-R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK28R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 264% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X20-R stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK28R stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 8% 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$230
Unknown
Weight
293 g (10.34 oz)Lightest
358.3 g (12.64 oz)Heaviest
Length
136.3 mm (5.37 in)Shortest
147.83 mm (5.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
10000 lmHighest output
6500 lmLowest output
Max candela
48400 cdHighest candela
42675 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
440 m (1444 ft)Highest
400 m (1312 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
6120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable batteries
2x Fenix ARB-L18-4000
Charging type
USB-C charging
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 high-quality aluminium alloy with HA III hard-anodised finish
Aerospace-grade anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescuePatrollingCavingOutdoor adventuresExtreme outdoor operations
Law enforcementTactical operationsSearch and Rescue (SAR) missionsOutdoor adventures
Common praise
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.
High maximum output and long beam distanceDurable aerospace-grade build and IP68 waterproof ratingIntuitive dual tail and toggle switch interfaceLong runtime up to 102 hours in Eco modeFast USB Type-C charging in about 1.5 hours
Common complaints
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.
Potential downshift in brightness due to overheat protectionLEDs not user-replaceableRequires specific battery types for proper operation
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