Comparison Console
Acebeam D30 vs Acebeam K65
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam D30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam D30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam K65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam D30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1100% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$189.9Cheapest
US$224Most expensive
Weight
517 g (18.24 oz)Lightest
660 g (23.28 oz)Heaviest
Length
267.9 mm (10.55 in)Longest
190 mm (7.48 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5600 lmLowest output
6200 lmHighest output
Max candela
528529 cdHighest candela
257000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1454 m (4770 ft)Highest
1014 m (3327 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
3600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 rechargeable USB-C batteries
4x 18650
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX8 (2m)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodization
Aircraft-grade aluminium alloy Type 6063 with premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish, stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Professional Deep Sea DivingUnderwater Marine ExplorationNavigating Murky Waters
SearchingHuntingRescuingSecuringCavingOutdoor ActivitiesLaw EnforcementEmergency ServicesNature ConservationNocturnal Adventurers
Common praise
High Brightness With Focused Beam For Underwater UseLong Maximum Runtime With Battery Swap CapabilityDurable, Corrosion Resistant Design Suitable For SaltwaterIntuitive Side Switch Allows Easy One Handed OperationWaterproof With Triple O Rings And 1.5m Impact Resistance
Extremely High Maximum Output And ThrowLong Runtime On Lower ModesRobust Build Quality With Premium MaterialsEasy One Handed Operation Via Side Electronic SwitchEffective Thermal Regulation And Battery Power IndicatorsMultiple Brightness Levels And Special Modes Like Strobe And SOS
Common complaints
Mostly Specialized For Diving; Less Suited As General EDC Flashlight
Heavier And Larger Compared To Smaller EDC FlashlightsHotspot Tint With Some Yellowish Corona Noted In BeamSide Switch Has Small Ui Quirks Such As Mode SkippingBezel Can Get Damaged When Dropped Despite Stainless Steel Material
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