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Acebeam K40M vs Fenix PD45R ACE

What K40M does better (2) and where PD45R ACE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K40M
Acebeam · 2026K40M
2 advantages≈ $120
vs
Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD45R ACE
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $130
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw7.4

Why is K40M better than PD45R ACE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 410 m+22%
  2. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 42,020 cd+49%

Why is PD45R ACE better than K40M?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,200 lm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K40MAcebeam K40M≈ $120
Fenix PD45R ACEFenix PD45R ACE≈ $1308.0
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd42,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m410 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—57 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—157.7 mm
Head diameter / width—30 mm
Body diameter / depth—25.9 mm
Weight—200 g
Modes & features
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
Strobe—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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