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Acebeam D30 vs ThruNite TN42 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam D30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam D30 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 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam D30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5% 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$189.9Cheapest
US$275Most expensive
Weight
517 g (18.24 oz)Lightest
959 g (33.83 oz)Heaviest
Length
267.9 mm (10.55 in)Longest
191 mm (7.52 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5600 lmHighest output
4848 lmLowest output
Max candela
528529 cdLowest candela
1620000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
1454 m (4770 ft)Lowest
1800 m (5906 ft)Highest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
316 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 rechargeable USB-C batteries
4x 21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
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
Aluminum, hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Professional deep-sea divingUnderwater marine explorationNavigating murky waters
Long distance searchMega throwOutdoor search and rescue
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 output around 4848 lumensExceptional beam throw (~1800m)Good battery life with 4x21700 batteries in parallelSimple and intuitive user interface with 5 main modes plus turbo and strobeGood build quality with solid machining and anodizingIncludes shoulder strap and spare parts
Common complaints
Mostly specialized for diving; less suited as general EDC flashlight
Relatively heavy and large size (959g, 191mm length)Threads can be difficult to startThermal regulation absent, causing step down after ~2 minutesSomewhat flimsy front attachment point for shoulder strapDriver regulation is average with Turbo affected by battery voltageNo electronic lockout, only mechanical
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