Comparison Console
Acebeam D30 vs Acebeam X80-GT
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam D30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 480% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam D30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 480% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 580% 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$330Most expensive
Weight
517 g (18.24 oz)Lightest
525.4 g (18.53 oz)Heaviest
Length
267.9 mm (10.55 in)Longest
117.9 mm (4.64 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5600 lmLowest output
32500 lmHighest output
Max candela
528529 cdHighest candela
34700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1454 m (4770 ft)Highest
369 m (1211 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
2040 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 rechargeable USB-C batteries
4 x 18650 rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
Waterproof to 30m (not for diving)
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 body with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Professional deep-sea divingUnderwater marine explorationNavigating murky waters
Search & rescueMilitarySecurityHuntingOutdoor work
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
Extreme brightness for its sizeSolid build quality and finishCompact soda can size for high outputVersatile and easy to use interface
Common complaints
Mostly specialized for diving; less suited as general EDC flashlight
Runs very hot quickly requiring use of carry handleNot suitable for diving or underwater switchingLimited information about charging type