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Acebeam L30 Gen II vs Olight Javelot Mini

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

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Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Javelot Mini 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 300% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Olight Javelot Mini 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

Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31415% 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 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)Olight Javelot Mini — Beam distance: 600 m (1969 ft)Olight Javelot Mini — Max candela: 88320 cdOlight Javelot Mini — Weight: 154 g (5.43 oz)Olight Javelot Mini — Length: 115 mm (4.53 in)Olight Javelot Mini — Retail price: US$100Olight Javelot Mini — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$126.4Most expensive
US$100Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
154 g (5.43 oz)Lightest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdLowest candela
88320 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Lowest
600 m (1969 ft)Highest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
297 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
18500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro USB
Magnetic USB proprietary (MCC1A/MCC3)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Use▣Weapon Mounting▣Law Enforcement▣Self Defence▣Hunting▣Search & Rescue▣Outdoor Activities
▣Long Range Illumination▣Everyday Carry▣Search And Rescue▣Law Enforcement And Security▣Outdoor Adventures
Common praise
✓Very Bright Output With Good Throw Distance✓Robust Build Quality And Durable Materials✓Convenient Dual Switch Interface✓Reliable And Long Runtime With 21700 Battery✓Good Color Rendition With 5000k LED
✓Impressive Throw Distance For Compact Size✓Balanced Softer Beam With Round Light Source✓Vibrating Low Battery Indicator✓Reliable Magnetic Charging✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Construction✓Ipx8 Waterproof Rating✓Simple And Intuitive Tail Switch Interface
Common complaints
⚠Can Get Hot At Higher Output Levels⚠Heavier Weight Without Battery
⚠Absence Of Pocket Clip And Lanyard Attachment⚠No Lockout Mode Increases Risk Of Accidental Activation⚠Battery Size (18500) Less Common Than 18650 Or 21700⚠No Spare O Rings Included

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