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Acebeam E70 vs Fenix PD40R V2.0

What E70 does better (1) and where PD40R V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam E70
Acebeam · 2021E70
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
Fenix PD40R V2.0
Fenix · 2020PD40R V2.0
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
5.9Brightness & throw7.1

Why is E70 better than PD40R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output4,600 lm vs 3,000 lm+53%

Why is PD40R V2.0 better than E70?

  1. Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 41,010 cd2.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 405 m+69%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V2.0Fenix PD40R V2.0≈ $1207.0
Light output
Maximum output4,600 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity14,400 cd41,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m405 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-70
LED maker—Luminus
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—88.2 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Size & weight
Length / height128.3 mm138 mm
Head diameter / width—33.2 mm
Body diameter / depth—26 mm
Weight—116 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
Strobe—Yes
LockoutYes—
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