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Acebeam EC90 vs Acebeam K40M

What EC90 does better (3) and where K40M wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam EC90
Acebeam · 2025EC90
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Acebeam K40M
Acebeam · 2026K40M
0 advantages≈ $120
8.6Brightness & throw7.8

Why is EC90 better than K40M?

  1. Maximum output4,300 lm vs 3,000 lm+43%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)573 m vs 500 m+15%
  3. Peak beam intensity82,082 cd vs 62,500 cd+31%

Why is K40M better than EC90?

K40M has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam EC90Acebeam EC90≈ $1109.2
Acebeam K40MAcebeam K40M≈ $120
Light output
Maximum output4,300 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity82,082 cd62,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)573 m500 m
Runtime at maximum output360 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED maker—Cree
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime260 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height137.5 mm—
Head diameter / width40 mm—
Body diameter / depth27.8 mm—
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
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