Key Takeaways
1. Acebeam is introducing a new version of the K1 EDC flashlight with a red LED option based on customer requests.
2. The flashlight design will remain unchanged, still featuring a green laser, white main light, and the new red LED.
3. The new K1 flashlight will retail at $55, the same price as the current standard model, with discounts available on existing models.
4. The K1 operates with a removable 14500 battery or AA batteries, and the USB-C port for charging is built into the battery.
5. The expected release date for the new K1 flashlight is March 2026.
Acebeam is getting ready to introduce a new version of its compact K1 EDC flashlight. During the IWA event, the company mentioned that many customers have been requesting a red LED option instead of the UV light.
Design and Features
The design and shape of the flashlight will remain the same. The K1 will still come with three light sources: a green laser, a white main light, and the newly added red LED. The existing models, including the UV light version and the Special Edition—which features a cyan laser and is priced higher than the green laser option—will continue to be available. It’s important to note that the new variant will have the same price as the standard model. Thus, the new K1 flashlight is expected to have a retail price of $55 in the US, although current listings on Amazon show a discount that brings the prices down to $34 for the regular models.
Power and Performance
The power system will not be modified either, meaning that the K1 operates with a removable 14500 battery and can also use AA batteries. To charge the battery, you must take it out, as the USB-C port is built into the battery, not the flashlight. The main light can produce up to 1,000 lumens at a color temperature of 6,500K for one minute, before it reduces to 650 lumens and finally 110 lumens. The flashlight can last for over 30 hours on certain modes, and the 9-lumen setting can run for as long as 60 hours on a full charge. The new Acebeam flashlight has a weight of approximately 2.8 oz.
Expected Release Date
Acebeam is set to release the new K1, featuring the red LED, green laser, and white main light, in March 2026.