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Acebeam K1 vs Fenix TK17

What K1 does better (1) and where TK17 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K1
Acebeam · 2025K1
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Fenix TK17
Fenix · 2025TK17
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $105
Higher score
4.0Brightness & throw6.4
4.3Battery & charging7.1
8.6Build & durability6.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is K1 better than TK17?

  1. Weight77 g vs 197 g2.6×

Why is TK17 better than K1?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 3,600 lm3.6×
  2. Battery capacity1,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh6×
  3. Peak beam intensity12,432 cd vs 27,220 cd2.2×
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)223 m vs 330 m+48%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K1Acebeam K1≈ $905.8
Fenix TK17Fenix TK17≈ $1057.4
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm3,600 lm
Peak beam intensity12,432 cd27,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)223 m330 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP50
LED makerCreeCree
Colour temperature6,500K5,700K
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity1,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h60 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 materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—148.5 mm
Head diameter / width—36 mm
Body diameter / depth—25.4 mm
Weight77 g197 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheelDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
UV lightYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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