Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 Gen II vs Acebeam P17
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 225% 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$126.4Most expensive
US$119.9Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
227 g (8.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
147 mm (5.79 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmLowest output
4900 lmHighest output
Max candela
34800 cdLowest candela
49506 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Lowest
445 m (1460 ft)Highest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
28800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
1×21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
Micro USB
USB-C on battery
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodization
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
Tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Common praise
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
High maximum output and throw distanceRugged and well-built with hard anodized aluminumDual tail-switch interface provides instant turbo and strobe accessLong maximum runtime on low modesIncludes rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-C charging port
Common complaints
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery
No included holster or lanyardShort USB-C charging cableTailstand stability limited due to protruding tactical switch
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