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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.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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.
Decision Signals
What stands out
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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% 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.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
Long-range illuminationEveryday carrySearch and rescueLaw enforcement and securityOutdoor adventures
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
Impressive throw distance for compact sizeBalanced softer beam with round light sourceVibrating low battery indicatorReliable magnetic chargingDurable aircraft-grade aluminum constructionIPX8 waterproof ratingSimple and intuitive tail switch interface
Common complaints
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery
Absence of pocket clip and lanyard attachmentNo lockout mode increases risk of accidental activationBattery size (18500) less common than 18650 or 21700No spare o-rings included
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