Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 Gen II vs Olight SR52UT Intimidator
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 59% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 264% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3800% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 141% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 264% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3800% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the shortest option for length.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest option for length.
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$126.4
Unknown
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
405 g (14.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
161.5 mm (6.36 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdLowest candela
160000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Lowest
800 m (2625 ft)Highest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
2400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
3 x 18650 rechargeable (button top)
Charging type
Micro USB
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IPX8 (up to 2 m)
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
Type III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
Extended range illuminationTactical useOutdoor 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 brightness and extended beam distanceDurable anodized aluminum body with good waterproof ratingRechargeable with convenient Micro-USB portMultiple brightness modes plus strobe for tactical use
Common complaints
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery
Relatively heavy and large size for everyday carryLong charging time when fully depletedBattery not included by default