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Acebeam K40M vs Fenix C7 V2.0

What K40M does better (0) and where C7 V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K40M
Acebeam · 2026K40M
0 advantages≈ $120
vs
Fenix C7 V2.0
Fenix · 2026C7 V2.0
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw8.3

Why is K40M better than C7 V2.0?

K40M has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is C7 V2.0 better than K40M?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 575 m+15%
  2. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,300 lm+10%
  3. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 82,660 cd+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K40MAcebeam K40M≈ $120
Fenix C7 V2.0Fenix C7 V2.0≈ $808.2
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,300 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd82,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m575 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-70
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—79 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—150.6 mm
Head diameter / width—40 mm
Body diameter / depth—27.5 mm
Weight—256 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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