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Acebeam X20-R vs Nextorch Artorch

What X20-R does better (2) and where Artorch wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam X20-R
Acebeam · 2025X20-R
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $150
vs
Nextorch Artorch
Nextorch · 2025Artorch
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
5.1Brightness & throw5.1
3.9Battery & charging3.0
6.8Build & durability8.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is X20-R better than Artorch?

  1. Maximum output10,000 lm vs 1,600 lm6.2×
  2. Maximum runtime28 h vs 19 h+47%

Why is Artorch better than X20-R?

  1. Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 22,500 cd2.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 300 m+67%
  3. Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam X20-RAcebeam X20-R≈ $1505.9
Nextorch ArtorchNextorch Artorch≈ $1206.1
Light output
Maximum output10,000 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity8,100 cd22,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m300 m
Runtime at maximum output3 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs3—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion18350 Li-ion
Battery capacity—1,400 mAh
Maximum runtime28 h19 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—120 g
Modes & features
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
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