Comparison Console
Acebeam EC65 vs Fenix LD30
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1634% 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$119.5Most expensive
US$98.5Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1600 lmLowest output
Max candela
16600 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
258 m (846 ft)Highest
204 m (669 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
244 minShortest runtime
4230 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion (included), compatible with 18650 and 2xCR123 using adapter
One 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB charging cable included
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Waterproof under water 5 meters
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
High-strength aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Outdoor useTactical applications
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency use
Common praise
Very bright and long-range beamCompact and lightweight for EDCFast USB-C chargingSolid build quality with good gripIncludes rechargeable high-capacity battery
High brightness (1600 lumens)Long beam distance (204 meters)Compact and lightweight designMultiple lighting modes including strobe and SOSRechargeable battery includedIP68 waterproof ratingDurable aluminum construction with hard-anodized finish
Common complaints
Gets very hot on turbo mode with short runtimeTurbo mode steps down after 1 minuteTailcap spring may rattle without battery
Weight excludes batteryNo candela value specifiedNo explicit impact resistance rating