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Acebeam D30 vs Wuben A9
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben A9 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam D30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam D30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10940% 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$249.99Most expensive
Weight
517 g (18.24 oz)Heaviest
447 g (15.77 oz)Lightest
Length
267.9 mm (10.55 in)Longest
215 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5600 lmLowest output
12000 lmHighest output
Max candela
528529 cdHighest candela
40900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1454 m (4770 ft)Highest
420 m (1378 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
33120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 rechargeable USB-C batteries
Custom 10200mAh 7.2V Li-ion battery pack
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging on battery, 5V 2A max input
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodization
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Professional deep-sea divingUnderwater marine explorationNavigating murky waters
Search and rescueOutdoor explorationExtreme conditions 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
High maximum brightness with three Cree XHP70.2 LEDsLong runtime up to 23 days on low modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with IP68 waterproofingMultiple lighting modes including strobe and SOSSmart switch with mode memory and lockout functionality
Common complaints
Mostly specialized for diving; less suited as general EDC flashlight
Customized battery can be inconvenient as a proprietary packCharging is slow due to limited 5V 2A inputLarge size and weight may be bulky for some usersHead unscrewing and switch placement can make accessing battery tricky
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