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Acebeam D30 vs Acebeam X30

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Acebeam X30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam D30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 257% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam D30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam X30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam X30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam D30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam D30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam X30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 257% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam D30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam X30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1060% 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.

Acebeam D30 — Beam distance: 1454 m (4770 ft)Acebeam D30 — Max candela: 528529 cdAcebeam D30 — Weight: 517 g (18.24 oz)Acebeam D30 — Length: 267.9 mm (10.55 in)Acebeam D30 — Retail price: US$189.9Acebeam D30 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Acebeam X30 — Beam distance: 600 m (1969 ft)Acebeam X30 — Max candela: 48400 cdAcebeam X30 — Weight: 474 g (16.72 oz)Acebeam X30 — Length: 160 mm (6.30 in)Acebeam X30 — Retail price: US$209Acebeam X30 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$189.9Cheapest
US$209Most expensive
Weight
517 g (18.24 oz)Heaviest
474 g (16.72 oz)Lightest
Length
267.9 mm (10.55 in)Longest
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5600 lmLowest output
20000 lmHighest output
Max candela
528529 cdHighest candela
48400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1454 m (4770 ft)Highest
600 m (1969 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 rechargeable USB-C batteries
Replaceable lithium-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C port
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
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Professional deep-sea divingUnderwater marine explorationNavigating murky waters
Search and rescueOutdoor enthusiastsTactical useHigh-performance illumination
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 bright with 20,000 lumens outputLong beam distance of up to 600 metersDurable aerospace-grade aluminum constructionHigh IP68 waterproof ratingVersatile dual light sources (white and red)USB-C rechargeable battery with replaceable designMechanical lock to prevent accidental activation
Common complaints
Mostly specialized for diving; less suited as general EDC flashlight
Relatively heavy and bulky for everyday carryTurbo runtime not officially publishedNot designed as compact EDC or keychain light