
Acebeam X80 (2017) review
The Acebeam X80 (X80) released in 2017. It uses 12 x Cree XHP50.2 CW LEDs, 1 x Nichia 276A LED (UV), 2 x Cree XPE2-R2 LEDs (red), 2 x Cree XPE2-G3 LEDs (green), 2 x Cree XPE2-B4 LEDs (blue), SMO reflector and 4 x 18650 Li-Ion batteries. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 25000 lm output, 27760 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 333 m.
This light has 6 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. It has a strobe function, which is one of the most effective self defense tools available.
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Acebeam X80 (X80) specifications
- Brand
- Acebeam
- Name
- X80
- Type
- X80
- Rating
- Launch
- 2017
- Form
- flashlight
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
- Weight
- 330 g
- Length
- 117.7 mm
- Body diameter
- 49 mm
- Head diameter
- 65 mm
- Material
- aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
- Colors
- black
System
The emitter of X80 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The emitter of X80 manufactured by Nichia, a Japanese LED manufacturer. The X80 has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.
- Emitter
- 12 x Cree XHP50.2 CW LEDs, 1 x Nichia 276A LED (UV), 2 x Cree XPE2-R2 LEDs (red), 2 x Cree XPE2-G3 LEDs (green), 2 x Cree XPE2-B4 LEDs (blue)
- Color temperature
- 6500 K
- Reflector
- SMO
- Lens
- toughtened AR coated glass
- Switch
- electronic side
Performance
The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.
- Flux
- 25000 lm
- Intensity
- 27760 cd
- Throw
- 333 m
- CD/LM factor
- 1.11
Software
The X80 has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again. The X80 is tactical strobe ready. The strobe light is disorienting to the person it is aimed at which makes it difficult for them to concentrate.
- Modes
- 6 modes
- Mode memory
- yes
- Ramping mode
- no
- Strobe
- yes
- SOS/Beacon
- no
Features
The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. The X80 cannot charge batteries directly. You may need an external charger to keep your battery going. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating. It has auxiliary LEDs which make it really nice looking.
- Battery
- 4 x 18650 Li-Ion batteries
- Battery indicator
- yes
- Charger port
- no
- LVP
- yes
- Thermal regulation
- yes
- Protection
- IPx8
- AUX LEDs
- yes
- Magnetic
- no
- Specials
- UV light
blue light
green light
red light
white light
Accessories
The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.
- Package contents
- 2 x spare o-rings
4 x 18650 batteries
lanyard
nylon holster
The performance of the Acebeam X80 flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Acebeam X80, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.
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