Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 Gen II vs Acebeam T37
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 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2067% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T37 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T37 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T37 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2067% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T37 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 12% 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$126.4Cheapest
US$129.9Most expensive
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
202 g (7.13 oz)Heaviest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
145.2 mm (5.72 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lm
4000 lm
Max candela
34800 cdLowest candela
48400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Lowest
440 m (1444 ft)Highest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
4320 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
21700 rechargeable battery
Charging type
Micro USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
Black anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
Tactical useDuty useEDCSelf-defenseSearch and rescue
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 output with consistent brightnessTactile and easy-to-use rotary magnetic switchSolid build quality and durable anodized aluminum bodyLong runtime especially in Ultra Low mode (up to 72 hours)Convenient hidden USB-C charging portVersatile two-stage tail switchReplaceable battery
Common complaints
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery
Relatively heavy at 202 grams for cap or lightweight carryRotary switch requires multiple turns to switch between certain modesHolster is stiff initially and tight fitting