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Acebeam D30 vs Sofirn Q8 Plus
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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$189.9Most expensive
US$104.29Cheapest
Weight
517 g (18.24 oz)Heaviest
492 g (17.35 oz)Lightest
Length
267.9 mm (10.55 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5600 lmLowest output
16000 lmHighest output
Max candela
528529 cdHighest candela
222916 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1454 m (4770 ft)Highest
554 m (1818 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 rechargeable USB-C batteries
3 x 21700 Li-ion batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging and discharging port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodization
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Professional deep-sea divingUnderwater marine explorationNavigating murky waters
HuntingSearchingSurvival kitEmergencyCampingOutdoor activitiesLong runtime use
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 output with a daylight-like beamLong sustained runtime at 1800 lumensFlexible and advanced user interfaceBuilt-in USB-C charging and discharging portIPX8 water resistance and durable aluminum body
Common complaints
Mostly specialized for diving; less suited as general EDC flashlight
Heavy weight for daily carryOutput claims can be misleading without FL1 standardFlat top battery compatibility issues causing contact problemsThermal management limits sustained high output without additional cooling
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