Comparison Console
Acebeam D30 vs Olight SR52UT Intimidator
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam D30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 409% gap from the closest alternative. Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 409% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 66% 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$189.9
Unknown
Weight
517 g (18.24 oz)Heaviest
405 g (14.29 oz)Lightest
Length
267.9 mm (10.55 in)Longest
161.5 mm (6.36 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5600 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
528529 cdHighest candela
160000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1454 m (4770 ft)Highest
800 m (2625 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
2400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 rechargeable USB-C batteries
3 x 18650 rechargeable (button top)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX8 (up to 2 m)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodization
Type III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Professional deep-sea divingUnderwater marine explorationNavigating murky waters
Extended range illuminationTactical useOutdoor activities
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
High maximum brightness and extended beam distanceDurable anodized aluminum body with good waterproof ratingRechargeable with convenient Micro-USB portMultiple brightness modes plus strobe for tactical use
Common complaints
Mostly specialized for diving; less suited as general EDC flashlight
Relatively heavy and large size for everyday carryLong charging time when fully depletedBattery not included by default