Comparison Console
Acebeam D30 vs Wurkkos TS28
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam D30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 245% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 199% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6500% 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$54.99Cheapest
Weight
517 g (18.24 oz)Heaviest
173 g (6.10 oz)Lightest
Length
267.9 mm (10.55 in)Longest
129 mm (5.08 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5600 lmHighest output
3200 lmLowest output
Max candela
528529 cdHighest candela
70428 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1454 m (4770 ft)Highest
506 m (1660 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
19800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 rechargeable USB-C batteries
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodization
Aluminum alloy body with stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Professional deep-sea divingUnderwater marine explorationNavigating murky waters
EDCOutdoor useCampingHikingEmergenciesGeneral purpose lighting
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 for the priceGood beam throw and balanced beamDurable build with IP68 and impact resistanceVersatile output modes including stepped and rampingConvenient USB-C charging and power bank feature
Common complaints
Mostly specialized for diving; less suited as general EDC flashlight
No lockout mode to prevent accidental activationNo pocket clip includedLower CRI (~70) LED with cooler tintNo built-in charging indication on some units
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