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Acebeam X65 Mini vs Fenix LR36R

What X65 Mini does better (3) and where LR36R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam X65 Mini
Acebeam · 2022X65 Mini
9.7Score
3 advantages≈ $300
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Fenix LR36R
Fenix · 2024LR36R
8.7Score
0 advantages≈ $360
9.5Brightness & throw9.3
9.0Light quality5.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is X65 Mini better than LR36R?

  1. Maximum output12,000 lm vs 10,000 lm+20%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,403 m vs 1,260 m+11%
  3. Peak beam intensity492,100 cd vs 396,900 cd+24%

Why is LR36R better than X65 Mini?

LR36R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Acebeam X65 MiniAcebeam X65 Mini≈ $3009.7
Fenix LR36RFenix LR36R≈ $3608.7
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm10,000 lm
Peak beam intensity492,100 cd396,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,403 m1,260 m
Light sourceLEDLEP (laser-excited phosphor)
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HILuminus SST-25
LED makerCreeLuminus
Number of LEDs—25
Colour temperature—6,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,100 mAh—
Maximum runtime—102 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height—160.7 mm
Head diameter / width—56.2 mm
Body diameter / depth—55.1 mm
Weight—493 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels6—
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchSide switchRotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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