Comparison Console
Acebeam D30 vs Streamlight Stinger LED HL
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam D30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 600% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 600% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 233% 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$179.99Cheapest
Weight
517 g (18.24 oz)Heaviest
352 g (12.42 oz)Lightest
Length
267.9 mm (10.55 in)Longest
213.6 mm (8.41 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5600 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
528529 cdHighest candela
24000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1454 m (4770 ft)Highest
310 m (1017 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 rechargeable USB-C batteries
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Charging type
USB Type-C
Smart PiggyBack charger, Steady charger, Smart charger (USB or 12V DC input)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodization
Machined aircraft aluminum body with non-slip rubberized comfort grip, unbreakable polycarbonate lens with scratch-resistant coating
Use case profile
Best for
Professional deep-sea divingUnderwater marine explorationNavigating murky waters
Law enforcementFirefightingIndustrial techniciansSituations requiring high lumen output and wide flood beam
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 brightness with wide area illuminationDurable and reliable for professional useMultiple modes including strobe for tactical needsRechargeable battery with long lifecycle
Common complaints
Mostly specialized for diving; less suited as general EDC flashlight
Relatively heavy compared to smaller EDC lightsNot the most compact optionCharging times vary depending on charger used