Comparison Console
Acebeam EC65 vs Fenix LD30R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam EC65 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 135% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 135% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1724% 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$86.48Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
132 g (4.66 oz)Heaviest
Length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Shortest
129.7 mm (5.11 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1700 lmLowest output
Max candela
16600 cdLowest candela
18037 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
258 m (846 ft)Lowest
267 m (876 ft)Highest
Max runtime
244 minShortest runtime
4450 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion (included), compatible with 18650 and 2xCR123 using adapter
1 included ARB-L18-3400 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Waterproof under water 5 meters
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
All-metal CNC machined body with premium type HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Outdoor useTactical applications
EDCOutdoor useCampingEmergencyTactical
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 and versatile modesDurable and well-built metal bodyConvenient dual-switch interfaceLong runtime on lower modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Common complaints
Gets very hot on turbo mode with short runtimeTurbo mode steps down after 1 minuteTailcap spring may rattle without battery
Price may be high compared to simpler flashlights