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Acebeam D30 vs Fenix TK21R

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

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Fenix TK21R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix TK21R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam D30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix TK21R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam D30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix TK21R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam D30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 134% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix TK21R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam D30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam D30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix TK21R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1350% 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 — Weight: 517 g (18.24 oz)Acebeam D30 — Length: 267.9 mm (10.55 in)Acebeam D30 — Retail price: US$189.9Acebeam D30 — Max lumens: 5600 lmAcebeam D30 — Max runtime: 300 minFenix TK21R — Beam distance: 480 m (1575 ft)Fenix TK21R — Weight: 221.4 g (7.81 oz)Fenix TK21R — Length: 153.3 mm (6.04 in)Fenix TK21R — Retail price: US$130.43Fenix TK21R — Max lumens: 3600 lmFenix TK21R — Max runtime: 4350 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$189.9Most expensive
US$130.43Cheapest
Weight
517 g (18.24 oz)Heaviest
221.4 g (7.81 oz)Lightest
Length
267.9 mm (10.55 in)Longest
153.3 mm (6.04 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5600 lmHighest output
3600 lmLowest output
Max candela
528529 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
1454 m (4770 ft)Highest
480 m (1575 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
4350 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 rechargeable USB-C batteries
21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodization
Aluminum alloy A6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
Professional Deep Sea DivingUnderwater Marine ExplorationNavigating Murky Waters
Tactical UsePatrollingSearch And RescueTraffic InspectionSelf Defense
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
Very Bright With Strong BeamSolid Build QualityIp68 Waterproof RatingLong RuntimeFast USB C ChargingComfortable Size For Tactical UseImproved Tactile Switch Feel
Common complaints
Mostly Specialized For Diving; Less Suited As General EDC Flashlight
Larger Size Compared To Some EDC FlashlightsNo Detailed Mode Descriptions Available

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