Acebeam K60 (XH-P70 LED, 5000lm/124kcd), Photos, Impressions

gopajti

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Hello guys, I would like to show the Acebeam brightest (5000lm) single led flashlight, K60 with new, powerful Cree XH-P70 LED.


Features (from official site),


  • LED: Cree XH-P70 LED with a lifespan of 10+years of run time
  • Max 5000 lumens output
  • Output (select by magnetic ring):
Level 1: 1lm (1300h)
Level 2: 50lm (60h)
Level 3: 700lm (8h)
Level 4: 1700lm (3h)
Level 5: 3400lm (1h30m)
Level 6: 5000lm (1h)
Standby: 65uA
Strobe: 5000lm (3h)

  • Working voltage: 4V - 17V
  • Max Runtime: 1300 hours
  • Max beam distance: 704 meters
  • Peak beam intensity: 124,100cd
  • Impact resistant: 1.2 meters
  • Waterproof : IPX-8 Standard (2 meters)
  • Size: 206mm (length) x 88mm (head diameter) x 50mm (tube diameter)
  • Weight: 570g (without batteries)
  • Aircraft grade aluminum body structure
  • Premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish.
  • Ultra-clear tempered glass lens with anti-reflective coating with 98.3% light transmittance.
  • Momentary forward click tactical switch.
  • Strobe mode for tactical and emergency use.
  • Highly-polished light orange peel reflector for both smoothing out the beam and max. beam distance.
  • Tactical knurling for firm grip
  • Streamlined body design
  • Mechanical reversed polarity protection design for battery carrier
  • Intelligent highly effcient circuit board design for max performance and long run time
  • Specially designed for military, Law Enforcement, Self-defense, Hunting, Search&Rescue and outdoor activities.
  • Intelligent temperature controlled light output for user safety
  • Accessories include: user manual, lanyard, holster, replacement O-ring (1x) and tailcap rubber switch cover


My impressions

Pros

+ Excellent machining and high build quality, nice details, grip surface etc
+ Perfect, scratch-free anodizing, very nice semi matte surface
+ K60 available in four colors: Olive green, Sand Tan, Grey and Black
+ High quality OP reflector for perfect smooth beam with AR coated glass lens
+ Perfectly centered LED (guaranteed in every K60)
+ Ultra high performance only from one LED which is brighter, than many other MT-G2, MK-R or 3/4*XM-L2 flashlights
+ Very nice white tint (incl. hotspot, corona, spill, in all modes)
++ NO PWM or other irritating flickering, all modes looks perfect
++ NO buzzing sounds
+ Easy one hand operation
+ Users can use longer protected cells or standard size 18650 unprotected/flat top batteries without any problem
+ Precise magnetic ring (close to perfect) much more precise than my Thrunite TN35 ring
+ Good looking SS bezel
+ Good quality holster (not full size holster)
+ Tail stand capable
+ Very good price/value ratio

Cons

- No real cons for me, but I would like to see a small battery indicator led (similar solution as on Acebeam X60/X60M)

Other comments

I'm really impressed! The XH-P70 LED performance, beam type, tint, the K60 build quality, battery configuration (4*18650) etc. Overall, close to perfect for me.


I recommend (chargers, batteries):

Chargers: XTAR VC4 (need a wall adaptor), VP4 or 2*VP1/VP2.

Unprotected high drain batteries for maximum performance (for advanced users only): Sony Konion US18650VTC5 2600mAh, Samsung INR18650-25R, LG ICR18650 HE2.

Protected or other IMR cells: Keeppower's black IMR cells, Acebeam own batteries or other VTC5, 25R, HE2 or similar high drain cell based batteries.

For longer runtime: LG INR18650 MJ1 3500mAh, Samsung INR18650-35E 3500mAh, Keeppower 3400/3500mAh cells etc.

Attention! Many fake Sony VTC5 batteries available on market, so I highly recommend, pls check dealers, before buy this battery. I recommend (especially for european members) AkkuTeile.de which is reliable source, if need original VTC5 cells or other batteries.

And now pls check my photos, beamshots etc, more photos coming soon. If need higher res, pls click the photos
















































The user manual (own scan)



 
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gopajti

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GIF Animations

K60 vs Fenix TK35 L2
K60 vs Thrunite TN35
K60 vs Acebeam T25
K60 vs Fenix RC40


















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K60 vs Sunwayman D40C
K60 vs Imalent DDT40
K60 vs Microfire L500R V3 CW
K60 vs Foursevens Maelstrom MMU-X3








K60 vs Supbeam (Acebeam) X60 first. gen, 5000lm/~160,000lux (measured by selfbuilt)



GIF Animations

K60 vs Fenix LD50
K60 vs Nitecore TM06
K60 vs Olight SR96
K60 vs Supbeam X60

(K60 worked with brand new and freshly charged, original, unprotected Sony Konion US18650VTC5 cells)
 
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markr6

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Cons

- No real cons for me, but I would like to see a small battery indicator led (similar solution as on Acebeam X60/X60M)

Yes, or even a flash from the light to give an estimate. Even if it's a cumbersome click/twist of the head, something is better than nothing.

I'm really liking the looks of this light, but holding off for now.
 

Ubec

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Hi gopajti,

Thanks for sharing all the information with us. I really enjoyed the numerous pictures you made.

Seems to me that the K60 is a great light which I hope to own in the near future.

Kind regards!
 

gopajti

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real 5000 lumen mode without step down, restarted every 2 minutes


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28 mins. 51 secs, the low voltage warning activated (flicker three times)
 
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fnsooner

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Thanks gopajti, very useful information. Your impressions and photos helped me decide to buy this light. I am glad I did. I have never owned an Acebeam before. I am very impressed.
 
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