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Acebeam H35 vs Acebeam L30 Gen II

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

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Acebeam H35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam H35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam H35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam H35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam H35 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 622% 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 H35 — Beam distance: 170 m (558 ft)Acebeam H35 — Max candela: 7225 cdAcebeam H35 — Weight: 163 g (5.75 oz)Acebeam H35 — Length: 87 mm (3.43 in)Acebeam H35 — Retail price: US$100Acebeam H35 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Acebeam L30 Gen II — Beam distance: 373 m (1224 ft)Acebeam L30 Gen II — Max candela: 34800 cdAcebeam L30 Gen II — Weight: 168 g (5.93 oz)Acebeam L30 Gen II — Length: 162 mm (6.38 in)Acebeam L30 Gen II — Retail price: US$126.4Acebeam L30 Gen II — Impact resistance: 1.2 m (4 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$100Cheapest
US$126.4Most expensive
Weight
163 g (5.75 oz)Lightest
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2600 lmLowest output
4000 lmHighest output
Max candela
7225 cdLowest candela
34800 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
373 m (1224 ft)Highest
Max runtime
12960 minShortest runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (3800mAh)
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
Charging type
USB-C charging port 5V 2A, about 3.5 hours full charge
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy (all-metal unibody)
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workCampingHikingHuntingSearch and rescueEmergency lighting
Tactical useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
Common praise
Brightest red LED headlamp availableWide and adjustable beamDurable build with all-metal bodyLong runtime especially on ultra-low and red modesRemovable and rechargeable 18650 batteryComfortable and reliable strapGood warranty and customer service
Very bright output with good throw distanceRobust build quality and durable materialsConvenient dual-switch interfaceReliable and long runtime with 21700 batteryGood color rendition with 5000K LED
Common complaints
Not suitable for fast-paced activities like trail running due to bulk and weight
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery

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