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Acebeam K40M vs Nitecore EX7

What K40M does better (0) and where EX7 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K40M
Acebeam · 2026K40M
0 advantages≈ $120
vs
Nitecore EX7
Nitecore · 2025EX7
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw8.4

Why is K40M better than EX7?

K40M has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EX7 better than K40M?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 6,000 lm2×
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K40MAcebeam K40M≈ $120
Nitecore EX7Nitecore EX7≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm6,000 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd62,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—570 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight—214 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Strobe—Yes
Colours—Black
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