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Acebeam K40M vs Nitecore EDC37

What K40M does better (2) and where EDC37 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K40M
Acebeam · 2026K40M
2 advantages≈ $120
vs
Nitecore EDC37
Nitecore · 2025EDC37
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $120
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw8.0

Why is K40M better than EDC37?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 420 m+19%
  2. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 44,010 cd+42%

Why is EDC37 better than K40M?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 8,000 lm2.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K40MAcebeam K40M≈ $120
Nitecore EDC37Nitecore EDC37≈ $1208.6
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm8,000 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd44,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m420 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED makerCreeNiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—8,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—190 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—2 h
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height—108 mm
Head diameter / width—39 mm
Weight—199 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Strobe—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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