Acebeam vs Klarus:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Acebeam had more branded searches than Klarus among torch brands worldwide. Acebeam had about 18,100 branded searches, while Klarus had 5,400. Acebeam made up 2.3% of all torch brand searches we track, and Klarus accounted for 0.68%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about torch brands, Acebeam appeared in one of the five answers and Klarus in none.
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Top torch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Acebeam was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Klarus did not appear in any of the five answers.
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Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Fenix4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nitecore3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ThruNite2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Olight1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Streamlight1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Maglite1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wurkkos1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sofirn1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Acebeam1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Klarus0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which torch brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best torch brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best torch brand for outdoor use?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best flashlight”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“torch for camping”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Acebeam or Klarus more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Acebeam and Klarus by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 torch brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Acebeam, Klarus. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Olight | Nitecore | Ledlenser | Streamlight | Maglite | Fenix | Wuben | Wurkkos | Sofirn | Acebeam | SureFire | Convoy | Klarus | ThruNite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.9% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 11% | 9% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.98% | 0.66% | 0.53% |
| Nov 2025 | 44% | 9.7% | 11.9% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.87% | 0.58% | 0.48% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.9% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 5% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.63% | 0.52% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.7% | 12.9% | 10.6% | 12.9% | 8.7% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.63% | 0.52% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.5% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 7.5% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.67% | 0.55% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.2% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 13.6% | 7.5% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.66% | 0.54% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.2% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 11.7% | 7.9% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.46% |
| May 2026 | 31% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.47% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.9% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1% | 0.85% | 0.38% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.5% | 11.9% | 9.7% | 11.9% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.87% | 0.38% |
| Aug 2026 | 35% | 13.5% | 9% | 11.1% | 9% | 5% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.99% | 0.43% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.2% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.68% | 0.37% |
How has the Acebeam and Klarus comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Acebeam was ahead of Klarus in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Acebeam’s share of searches among torch brands worldwide moved from 1.8% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Klarus’ share of searches among torch brands worldwide moved from 0.66% to 0.68%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 5.4K.
How did search popularity change for torch brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Acebeam worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 18.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Acebeam’s and Klarus’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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