Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 vs Nitecore TM9K TAC
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam L30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 145% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 145% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2300% 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$183.9Most expensive
US$173Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
218.5 g (7.71 oz)Heaviest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmLowest output
9800 lmHighest output
Max candela
34800 cdHighest candela
19800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Highest
280 m (919 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
3600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable Li-ion
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB charging
USB-C, QC supported
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with Type III hard anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy, HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useWeapon mountingHuntingLaw enforcementSearch & RescueSelf-defenseOutdoor activities
Tactical applicationsSearch and rescueEmergency lightingEveryday carry (EDC)
Common praise
Exceptional max output and stabilityVersatile user interface combining tactical and utility modesGood build quality and precise machiningUSB charging capabilitySolid runtime at mid outputs
Extremely bright maximum output: 9800 lumensDurable construction with military-grade anodized aluminumWaterproof to 2 meters submersionMultiple brightness modes and strobeTurboReady one-handed operationLong runtime especially at lower output levelsBuilt-in rechargeable battery with quick USB-C chargingLockout mode prevents accidental activation
Common complaints
USB port flap can open in holster compromising waterproofingCool white tint has uneven beam and strong rainbow effectBody can get uncomfortably hot in higher modesNeeds 18650 adapter and spacer for battery usageToo large and heavy for casual pocket carry
Relatively short impact resistance (1 meter) compared to some tactical modelsHeavy for EDC at over 200 gramsMaximum beam throw limited to about 280 meters
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online