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Acebeam X25 vs Nitecore TM20K

What X25 does better (1) and where TM20K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam X25
Acebeam · 2025X25
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $390
vs
Nitecore TM20K
Nitecore · 2022TM20K
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ $300
Higher score
9.1Brightness & throw9.7
4.5Battery & charging7.7
8.2Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is X25 better than TM20K?

  1. Maximum output23,000 lm vs 20,000 lm+15%

Why is TM20K better than X25?

  1. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 9,600 mAh+92%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam X25Acebeam X25≈ $3909.2
Nitecore TM20KNitecore TM20K≈ $3009.5
Light output
Maximum output23,000 lm20,000 lm
Peak beam intensity602,952 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,553 m—
Runtime at maximum output1 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs1619
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity5,000 mAh9,600 mAh
Maximum runtime6 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—4.5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Modes & features
Brightness levels6—
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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