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Acebeam X20-R vs Fenix PD45R ACE

What X20-R does better (1) and where PD45R ACE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam X20-R
Acebeam · 2025X20-R
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $150
vs
Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD45R ACE
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
5.1Brightness & throw7.4
3.9Battery & charging6.9
6.8Build & durability6.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is X20-R better than PD45R ACE?

  1. Maximum output10,000 lm vs 3,200 lm3.1×

Why is PD45R ACE better than X20-R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 410 m2.3×
  2. Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 42,020 cd5.2×
  3. Maximum runtime28 h vs 57 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam X20-RAcebeam X20-R≈ $1505.9
Fenix PD45R ACEFenix PD45R ACE≈ $1308.0
Light output
Maximum output10,000 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity8,100 cd42,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m410 m
Runtime at maximum output3 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs3—
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime28 h57 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
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
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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