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Acebeam X80-GT vs Nitecore TM20K
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore TM20K stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM20K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 162% 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$330Most expensive
US$299.95Cheapest
Weight
525.4 g (18.53 oz)Heaviest
422 g (14.89 oz)Lightest
Length
117.9 mm (4.64 in)Shortest
145.5 mm (5.73 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
32500 lmHighest output
20000 lmLowest output
Max candela
34700 cdHighest candela
22200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
369 m (1211 ft)Highest
290 m (951 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2040 minLongest runtime
780 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650 rechargeable
Built-in 2 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable batteries, 9600mAh total capacity
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C with Quick Charge support
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Waterproof to 30m (not for diving)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum body with type III hard anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Search & rescueMilitarySecurityHuntingOutdoor work
Tactical activitiesSearch and rescueOutdoor activitiesIndustrial useSelf-preservation and active threat mitigation
Common praise
Extreme brightness for its sizeSolid build quality and finishCompact soda can size for high outputVersatile and easy to use interface
Extremely high brightness outputSolid and durable CNC machined unibody constructionVersatile dual switch with tactical featuresStable output with advanced thermal regulationGood waterproofing and impact resistance
Common complaints
Runs very hot quickly requiring use of carry handleNot suitable for diving or underwater switchingLimited information about charging type
Relatively heavy and bulky for everyday carryBurst mode duration is short
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