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Acebeam K40M vs Fenix PD40R V3.0

What K40M does better (0) and where PD40R V3.0 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K40M
Acebeam · 2026K40M
0 advantages≈ $120
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Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix · 2023PD40R V3.0
8.4Score
0 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw7.8

Why is K40M better than PD40R V3.0?

K40M has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PD40R V3.0 better than K40M?

PD40R V3.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K40MAcebeam K40M≈ $120
Fenix PD40R V3.0Fenix PD40R V3.0≈ $1208.4
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd62,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-70
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—89 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height—143 mm
Head diameter / width—34 mm
Body diameter / depth—26 mm
Weight—198 g
Modes & features
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
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