Comparison Console
Acebeam D30 vs Acebeam T28
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam T28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam D30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 124% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 124% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14300% 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$189.9Most expensive
US$182.9Cheapest
Weight
517 g (18.24 oz)Heaviest
427 g (15.06 oz)Lightest
Length
267.9 mm (10.55 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5600 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
528529 cdHighest candela
422500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1454 m (4770 ft)Highest
1300 m (4265 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 rechargeable USB-C batteries
1x IMR21700NP-510A rechargeable li-ion battery (included), compatible with 1x18650 battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodization
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Professional deep-sea divingUnderwater marine explorationNavigating murky waters
HuntingSearch and rescueLong-range illuminationTactical use
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
Exceptional long-range beam up to 1300 metersHigh-quality aerospace-grade aluminum constructionGood battery capacity and included rechargeable batteryMultiple brightness levels and strobe for tactical useCompact size with effective heat management
Common complaints
Mostly specialized for diving; less suited as general EDC flashlight
Relatively heavy with battery (427g)Not designed for diving useCan become hot during prolonged high output use