Comparison Console
Acebeam X45 vs Olight Javelot Pro 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 620% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam X45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 620% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, 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$234.9Cheapest
US$279.95Most expensive
Weight
535 g (18.87 oz)Heaviest
423 g (14.92 oz)Lightest
Length
156.7 mm (6.17 in)Shortest
259 mm (10.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
18000 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
109000 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
660 m (2165 ft)Lowest
1050 m (3445 ft)Highest
Max runtime
18600 minLongest runtime
17280 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650 Lithium-Ion (IMR) batteries
21700 lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack (two 5000mAh cells)
Charging type
Unknown
MCC3 USB magnetic charging cable
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible to 2m / 6.6')
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish, ultra-clear tempered glass with AR coating, stainless steel crenelated bezel
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueCampingHuntingSelf-drivingOutdoor illumination
HuntingSearch and RescueOutdoor use
Common praise
Extremely bright outputDigitally regulated output maintains consistent brightnessDurable build quality with aircraft grade aluminum and toughened glassMulti-mode output including strobe and fireflyLong battery runtimes on lower modes
Extremely long beam distanceHigh brightness outputRechargeable battery pack with visual battery level indicatorsMultiple convenient switches for tactical and daily use
Common complaints
Can get hot on max output leading to step downHeavy weight for EDC at 535 gramsUser reports of customer service issues with warranty and import duties
Relatively heavy for an EDC flashlightPrice is higher than average handheld flashlights