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Acebeam K1 vs Nextorch Artorch

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

Acebeam K1
Acebeam · 2025K1
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nextorch Artorch
Nextorch · 2025Artorch
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw6.1
4.9Battery & charging3.7
8.6Build & durability8.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is K1 better than Artorch?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 19 h3.2×
  2. Weight77 g vs 120 g+56%

Why is Artorch better than K1?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,600 lm+60%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)223 m vs 300 m+35%
  3. Peak beam intensity12,432 cd vs 22,500 cd+81%
  4. Battery capacity1,000 mAh vs 1,400 mAh+40%
  5. Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K1Acebeam K1≈ $906.5
Nextorch ArtorchNextorch Artorch≈ $1006.8
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity12,432 cd22,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)223 m300 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA18350 Li-ion
Battery capacity1,000 mAh1,400 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h19 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight77 g120 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheelRotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYesYes
UV lightYes—
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