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Acebeam H30 vs Wuben H5

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben H5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben H5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam H30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam H30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 202% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben H5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam H30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben H5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam H30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% 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.

Acebeam H30 — Beam distance: 208 m (682 ft)Acebeam H30 — Max candela: 10800 cdAcebeam H30 — Weight: 190 g (6.70 oz)Acebeam H30 — Length: 89.4 mm (3.52 in)Acebeam H30 — Retail price: US$119.16Acebeam H30 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Wuben H5 — Beam distance: 73 m (240 ft)Wuben H5 — Max candela: 1338 cdWuben H5 — Weight: 63 g (2.22 oz)Wuben H5 — Length: 72 mm (2.83 in)Wuben H5 — Retail price: US$50Wuben H5 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$119.16Most expensive
US$50Cheapest
Weight
190 g (6.70 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
89.4 mm (3.52 in)Longest
72 mm (2.83 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
10800 cdHighest candela
1338 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
208 m (682 ft)Highest
73 m (240 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 Li-ion (5100mAh) included, compatible with 1 x 18650
1 x AA / 1 x 14500 rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C (2A charging current)
USB-C charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with type III hard anodised anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Search And Rescue▣Mining▣Exploration▣Outdoor Activities▣Hunting▣Crime Scene Investigation
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Hands Free Headlamp Use▣Multi Directional Lighting With Clip
Common praise
✓Very Powerful Light Output With Good Throw✓Versatile Lighting Options With Multiple LED Colors✓Long Runtime On Low Modes✓Durable And Waterproof Construction✓USB C Charging With Fast Charge And Power Bank Function✓Reflective And Comfortable Headband Design
✓Versatile Multifunctional Design With 360° Rotatable Clip✓Good Build Quality And Reliable Output✓Ip68 Water Resistance And 1.5m Impact Resistance✓Bright 400 Lumen Max Output With Regulated Driver✓Comfortable And Secure Headband For Most Activities
Common complaints
⚠Mounting Brackets Prone To Breakage⚠Battery Life Not As Long As Expected Under Heavy Use⚠Non Adjustable Beam Focus⚠Headlamp Can Slip Off In Some Uses⚠Replacement Parts For Mounting Bracket Can Be Hard To Find
⚠Headlamp Strap Design May Not Be Ideal For Jogging⚠Clip Removal Requires Unscrewing Tailcap⚠No Strobe Mode, Only SOS Blinky

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