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Acebeam X25 vs Nitecore P40

What X25 does better (1) and where P40 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam X25
Acebeam · 2025X25
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ $390
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Nitecore P40
Nitecore · 2025P40
7.6Score
4 advantages≈ $340
9.1Brightness & throw8.7
4.1Battery & charging5.1
7.8Build & durability3.9

Why is X25 better than P40?

  1. Maximum output23,000 lm vs 2,000 lm11.5×

Why is P40 better than X25?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,553 m vs 2,900 m+87%
  2. Peak beam intensity602,952 cd vs 2,102,500 cd3.5×
  3. Maximum runtime6 h vs 20 h3.3×
  4. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam X25Acebeam X25≈ $3909.1
Nitecore P40Nitecore P40≈ $3407.6
Light output
Maximum output23,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity602,952 cd2,102,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,553 m2,900 m
Runtime at maximum output1 min—
Light sourceLEDLED + LEP
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs16—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime6 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Size & weight
Weight—390 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels6—
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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