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Acebeam K40M vs Fenix TK21R

What K40M does better (2) and where TK21R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K40M
Acebeam · 2026K40M
2 advantages≈ $120
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Fenix TK21R
Fenix · 2025TK21R
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $135
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw8.0

Why is K40M better than TK21R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 480 m+4%
  2. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 57,600 cd+9%

Why is TK21R better than K40M?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,600 lm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K40MAcebeam K40M≈ $120
Fenix TK21RFenix TK21R≈ $1358.5
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,600 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd57,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m480 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-90
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature—6,600K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—72.5 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—159.5 mm
Head diameter / width—36 mm
Body diameter / depth—25.4 mm
Weight—221 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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