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Acebeam D30 vs Streamlight TLR-7 X

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

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Streamlight TLR-7 X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight TLR-7 X 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 1020% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight TLR-7 X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam D30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Streamlight TLR-7 X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam D30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 660% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight TLR-7 X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam D30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1020% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight TLR-7 X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Acebeam D30 — Beam distance: 1454 m (4770 ft)Acebeam D30 — Max candela: 528529 cdAcebeam 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 lmStreamlight TLR-7 X — Beam distance: 140 m (459 ft)Streamlight TLR-7 X — Max candela: 5000 cdStreamlight TLR-7 X — Weight: 68 g (2.40 oz)Streamlight TLR-7 X — Length: 65.5 mm (2.58 in)Streamlight TLR-7 X — Retail price: US$180.5Streamlight TLR-7 X — Max lumens: 500 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$189.9Most expensive
US$180.5Cheapest
Weight
517 g (18.24 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Length
267.9 mm (10.55 in)Longest
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5600 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
528529 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1454 m (4770 ft)Highest
140 m (459 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 rechargeable USB-C batteries
CR123A Lithium battery / SL-B9 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodization
6000 Series aircraft aluminum with black anodized finish, Borofloat glass lens, impact- and chemical-resistant polymer switch housing
Use case profile
Best for
Professional deep-sea divingUnderwater marine explorationNavigating murky waters
Subcompact handgun rail mountingPersonal defenseLow-light visibilityTactical applications
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
Compact and lightweight designEasy ambidextrous operation with paddle switchesReliable 500 lumens output with balanced beamUSB-C rechargeable battery includedSecure mounting with integrated rail clampEffective strobe mode
Common complaints
Mostly specialized for diving; less suited as general EDC flashlight
Limited beam distance for extended range useSafety mode may be unintentionally activatedBeam less effective for distant target identification