Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 Gen II vs Wuben TO40R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben TO40R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben TO40R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben TO40R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1148% 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$76.13Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
93 g (3.28 oz)Lightest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
130.2 mm (5.13 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdHighest candela
12108 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Highest
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
7500 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
1*18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2*CR123A batteries
Charging type
Micro USB
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
Aerospace aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
EDCOutdoor useCampingGeneral purpose 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
Good max brightness of 1200 lumensLong beam distance of 220 metersIP68 waterproof ratingDual side switches for convenient operationMicro-USB charging with battery status indicatorLightweight at 93 gramsIncluded 18650 rechargeable battery and accessories
Common complaints
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery
Clip is not deep carry and allows light to stick out when clippedHolster material is stiff and can be tricky to use with USB cable stored insideNo explicit max candela or information about beam tint in sources