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Acebeam K1 vs Fenix LD35R

What K1 does better (1) and where LD35R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K1
Acebeam · 2025K1
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Fenix LD35R
Fenix · 2025LD35R
6.7Score
4 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
4.0Brightness & throw5.6
4.3Battery & charging7.9
8.6Build & durability6.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is K1 better than LD35R?

  1. Weight77 g vs 185 g2.4×

Why is LD35R better than K1?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,800 lm+80%
  2. Peak beam intensity12,432 cd vs 28,390 cd2.3×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)223 m vs 337 m+51%
  4. Maximum runtime60 h vs 101.9 h+70%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K1Acebeam K1≈ $905.8
Fenix LD35RFenix LD35R≈ $906.7
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity12,432 cd28,390 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)223 m337 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-40
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity1,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime60 h101.9 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—136.4 mm
Head diameter / width—34 mm
Body diameter / depth—25.4 mm
Weight77 g185 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
UV lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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