Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 Gen II vs Wurkkos TD01C SFT40
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 122% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD01C SFT40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD01C SFT40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD01C SFT40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD01C SFT40 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 77900% 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$135Most expensive
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
196 g (6.91 oz)Heaviest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
152 mm (5.98 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdLowest candela
270000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Lowest
1000 m (3281 ft)Highest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
1x 21700 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Micro USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
6061 aviation aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
Outdoor adventuresLong-distance throwTactical useHuntingGeneral purpose torch
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
Strong regulated output with stable brightnessVery long throw distance (~1000m)Good build quality for priceUSB-C onboard charging convenienceMultiple user interface modes including tactical
Common complaints
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery
Output lower than some competitor modelsLightweight build perceived as light-dutyComplex UI with many shortcuts can be confusingNot best for sustained high turbo output compared to premium throwers
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