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Acebeam K40M vs Fenix E40R

What K40M does better (2) and where E40R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K40M
Acebeam · 2026K40M
2 advantages≈ $120
vs
Fenix E40R
Fenix · 2026E40R
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $110
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw6.0

Why is K40M better than E40R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 242 m2.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 14,640 cd4.3×

Why is E40R better than K40M?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 5,000 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K40MAcebeam K40M≈ $120
Fenix E40RFenix E40R≈ $1107.6
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd14,640 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m242 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—89.5 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—138 mm
Head diameter / width—35 mm
Body diameter / depth—26.4 mm
Weight—220 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
Strobe—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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