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Acebeam X20-R vs SureFire Fury DFT
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X20-R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X20-R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X20-R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X20-R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X20-R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 700% 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$259Most expensive
Weight
293 g (10.34 oz)Heaviest
184 g (6.49 oz)Lightest
Length
136.3 mm (5.37 in)Shortest
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
10000 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
48400 cdHighest candela
25200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
440 m (1444 ft)Highest
315 m (1033 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1680 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable batteries
One SF18650B lithium-ion rechargeable (included) or two 123A lithium batteries (not included)
Charging type
USB-C charging
Micro USB (for SF18650B battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 high-quality aluminium alloy with HA III hard-anodised finish
Mil-Spec hard anodized aluminum body, tempered window & O-ring seals
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescuePatrollingCavingOutdoor adventuresExtreme outdoor operations
Tactical useEMS and law enforcement professionalsOutdoor and rescue workUsers requiring a bright, long-reaching flexible spotlight
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.
Very bright with up to 1,500 lumens outputFlexible dual fuel battery systemDurable construction suitable for harsh environmentsSimple and effective interfaceGood beam distance and intensity
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.
Lack of multiple brightness modes besides high outputNo included lanyard or pocket clipSome desire for duty holster with spare battery storage
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