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Acebeam TK16 vs Wuben X5

What TK16 does better (1) and where X5 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TK16
Acebeam · 2026TK16
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $85
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Wuben X5
Wuben · 2026X5
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ $80
5.7Brightness & throw3.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK16 better than X5?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 1,300 lm+38%

Why is X5 better than TK16?

X5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam TK16Acebeam TK16≈ $856.2
Wuben X5Wuben X5≈ $804.3
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,481 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—118 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs3—
Battery & charging
BatteryCR123A18650 Li-ion, AAA
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP65
Water protection (IPx)—IPx5
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialCopper—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height—30.1 mm
Weight—127 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
UV light—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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