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Acebeam L30 Gen II vs Nitecore EDC37
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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 721% 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$140Most expensive
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
199 g (7.02 oz)Heaviest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmLowest output
8000 lmHighest output
Max candela
34800 cdLowest candela
44010 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Lowest
420 m (1378 ft)Highest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
11400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
Built-in Li-ion battery
Charging type
Micro USB
USB-C fast charging (18W)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IP54
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
Stainless steel with PVD coating and carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame with aluminum heat dissipation plate
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
Tactical EDCSecurity patrolLaw enforcementSearch and rescuePersonal defenseEmergency lighting
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 brightness for compact sizeUseful OLED real-time display with mode, brightness, battery and runtime infoPhysical lockout switch prevents accidental activationGood output regulation with temperature managementSolid build quality with tactical designFast USB-C charging with large built-in batteryMultiple usable modes including flood and spotlight
Common complaints
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery
IP54 rating lower than typical IP67/IP68 for full waterproof useBattery is not user replaceableMomentary high output duration limited by thermal regulation
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