Comparison Console
Acebeam X20-R vs Fenix TK30R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix TK30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X20-R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X20-R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam X20-R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X20-R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X20-R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1900% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X20-R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 218% 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$230Cheapest
US$265Most expensive
Weight
293 g (10.34 oz)Heaviest
250 g (8.82 oz)Lightest
Length
136.3 mm (5.37 in)Shortest
184 mm (7.24 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
10000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
48400 cdLowest candela
600000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
440 m (1444 ft)Lowest
1500 m (4921 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1680 minLongest runtime
528 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable batteries
1x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C charging
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 m for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 high-quality aluminium alloy with HA III hard-anodised finish
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescuePatrollingCavingOutdoor adventuresExtreme outdoor operations
Long-range illuminationHuntingTactical useSearch and rescueOutdoor use
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.
Extremely long beam distance up to 1500 metersHigh build quality with durable materialsRechargeable with included 6000 mAh batteryMultiple tactical modes including instant strobeIP68 waterproof rating and good impact resistance
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.
Significant lumen drop after initial 15 minutes on high modeRelatively heavy for some usersPrice is on the higher endNeeds careful handling due to powerful laser