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Acebeam K1 vs Fenix PD35R ACE

What K1 does better (2) and where PD35R ACE wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K1
Acebeam · 2025K1
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
Fenix PD35R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD35R ACE
7.7Score
5 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw7.0
4.9Battery & charging8.5
8.6Build & durability5.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is K1 better than PD35R ACE?

  1. Weight77 g vs 145 g+88%
  2. Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m vs 1 m+50%

Why is PD35R ACE better than K1?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 2,000 lm2×
  2. Peak beam intensity12,432 cd vs 36,100 cd2.9×
  3. Battery capacity1,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh4×
  4. Maximum runtime60 h vs 720 h12×
  5. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)223 m vs 380 m+70%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K1Acebeam K1≈ $906.5
Fenix PD35R ACEFenix PD35R ACE≈ $857.7
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity12,432 cd36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)223 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-40
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity1,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h720 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 m1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—140.5 mm
Head diameter / width—26.5 mm
Body diameter / depth—23.6 mm
Weight77 g145 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
UV lightYes—
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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