Acebeam unveils X35 searchlight with USB-C, dual 21700 batteries and side light

Acebeam has officially unveiled the X35, a rather large flashlight that just barely fits into large trouser pockets. This is due to its 20,000 lumens and a beam distance of 458 meters. Acebeam nevertheless presents the flashlight as a compact model, comparing it to a smartphone. The X35 is indeed comparable in size to what are deemed compact smartphones nowadays. However, at almost 500 grams, the Acebeam surpasses even heavy smartphones and falls more into the rugged phone category. Compared to small EDC flashlights, the X35 is very large, as the following photo, which we took during our UC3A hands-on, clearly shows.
 

The X35 requires the large volume not only for the three Cree XHP70.2 LEDs on the front, but also for the two batteries. Acebeam installs two replaceable 21700 cylindrical cells with a total capacity of 36 watt-hours. However, the batteries can remain in the flashlight, as it features a USB-C port with a protective cover. The X35 has an IP66 rating.

In addition to the main light, which lasts 58 hours at 40 lumens and 5.1 hours at 1050 lumens, there's also a side light that functions like a lantern. As Acebeam informed us, the internal design is comparable to the side light of the UC3A, just larger. Runtimes for the side light are not specified, nor is the runtime for the 20,000-lumen turbo mode. At 3,000 lumens, the flashlight lasts for 10 minutes before dimming to 2,000 lumens.

Thanks to a magnetic back, the nearly 500-gram flashlight can be attached without a mount. Speaking of mounts, a handle can be attached to the power switch for easier carrying. The button is mechanically guided through the handle. Due to its many functions, operating the flashlight is somewhat complex. The diagram from Acebeam at the end of this article illustrates this.

The flashlight can be pre-ordered directly from Acebeam for $172.40 and will be shipped from China. Delivery is expected to begin around June 18, 2026, and availability at Amazon is expected to follow soon.