Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 vs Olight Baldr Pro R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 196% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 196% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92803% 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$169.95Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
126 g (4.44 oz)Lightest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1350 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdHighest candela
10000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Highest
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
93 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable Li-ion
3.6V 1000mAh Li-po built-in rechargeable
Charging type
USB charging
Magnetic USB charging port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with Type III hard anodized finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useWeapon mountingHuntingLaw enforcementSearch & RescueSelf-defenseOutdoor activities
Handgun or long gun weapon light with integrated green laserFast and precise aimingTactical and self-defense useSituational awareness in low light
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
High 1350 lumen brightness with versatile lighting modesIntegrated green laser for accurate aimingMagnetic rechargeable battery with convenient USB chargingQuick attach and release mounting systemAmbidextrous controls with easy access to strobe
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
Confusing model naming among Olight Baldr seriesSome users find beam color profile unusual with warm flood and cool hotspot