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Acebeam K1 vs Nextorch E52D

What K1 does better (1) and where E52D wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K1
Acebeam · 2025K1
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Nextorch E52D
Nextorch · 2025E52D
7.8Score
5 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
4.0Brightness & throw6.3
4.3Battery & charging5.6
8.6Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is K1 better than E52D?

  1. Weight77 g vs 130 g+69%

Why is E52D better than K1?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 3,700 lm3.7×
  2. Battery capacity1,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh4.8×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)223 m vs 280 m+26%
  4. Peak beam intensity12,432 cd vs 19,600 cd+58%
  5. Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K1Acebeam K1≈ $905.8
Nextorch E52DNextorch E52D≈ $1107.8
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity12,432 cd19,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)223 m280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity1,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—153 mm
Head diameter / width—30 mm
Weight77 g130 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
UV lightYes—
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