Comparison Console
Acebeam D30 vs Acebeam X45
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam D30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam D30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 221% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam D30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 221% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6100% 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$234.9Most expensive
Weight
517 g (18.24 oz)Lightest
535 g (18.87 oz)Heaviest
Length
267.9 mm (10.55 in)Longest
156.7 mm (6.17 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5600 lmLowest output
18000 lmHighest output
Max candela
528529 cdHighest candela
109000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1454 m (4770 ft)Highest
660 m (2165 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
18600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 rechargeable USB-C batteries
4 x 18650 Lithium-Ion (IMR) batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
Unknown
IPX8 (submersible to 2m / 6.6')
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 aluminum with Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish, ultra-clear tempered glass with AR coating, stainless steel crenelated bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Professional deep-sea divingUnderwater marine explorationNavigating murky waters
Search and rescueCampingHuntingSelf-drivingOutdoor 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 outputDigitally regulated output maintains consistent brightnessDurable build quality with aircraft grade aluminum and toughened glassMulti-mode output including strobe and fireflyLong battery runtimes on lower modes
Common complaints
Mostly specialized for diving; less suited as general EDC flashlight
Can get hot on max output leading to step downHeavy weight for EDC at 535 gramsUser reports of customer service issues with warranty and import duties