Acebeam X45 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X45 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Acebeam X45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Fenix LR50R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Acebeam X45 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Fenix LR50R V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 115% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Fenix LR50R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Acebeam X45 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Acebeam X45 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Fenix LR50R V2.0 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 39% 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.
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish, ultra-clear tempered glass with AR coating, stainless steel crenelated bezel
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Search and rescue▣Camping▣Hunting▣Self-driving▣Outdoor illumination
▣Search and rescue▣Outdoor use▣Professional tasks▣Long runtime needs▣Inspection tasks▣Tactical use
Common praise
✓Extremely bright output✓Digitally regulated output maintains consistent brightness✓Durable build quality with aircraft grade aluminum and toughened glass✓Multi-mode output including strobe and firefly✓Long battery runtimes on lower modes
✓Very high maximum brightness of 18,000 lumens✓Long beam distance of 846 meters✓Extremely long runtime up to 195 hours on low✓Versatile lighting modes including red and UV✓OLED display shows real-time battery, mode, and runtime information✓Dual USB-C ports allowing fast 3-hour charging and power bank functionality✓Rugged IP68 rated aluminum construction
Common complaints
⚠Can get hot on max output leading to step down⚠Heavy weight for EDC at 535 grams⚠User reports of customer service issues with warranty and import duties
⚠Heavier and larger size due to high capacity battery⚠Beam distance reduced compared to previous model due to wider beam⚠Battery capacity exceeds 100Wh making air travel complicated