Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 vs Olight Warrior 3S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam L30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 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 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 9% 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$183.9Cheapest
US$199.95Most expensive
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
139 mm (5.47 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
2300 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdHighest candela
23000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Highest
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
79200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Customized 3.6V 5000mAh 21700 Lithium-ion Battery
Charging type
USB charging
MCC3 USB magnetic charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with Type III hard anodized finish
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseWeapon MountingHuntingLaw EnforcementSearch & RescueSelf DefenseOutdoor Activities
Tactical UseHuntingMilitary OperationsSecurity And ProtectionPoliceEveryday CarryOutdoorsSelf DefenseLaw Enforcement
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 Maximum Output (2300 Lumens) With Versatile Lighting LevelsLong Runtime Especially On Low And Moonlight ModeDurable Aluminum Alloy Construction With Ipx8 Waterproof RatingConvenient Dual Switch Interface For Tactical And Daily UseIncludes Magnetic USB Charging Cable Making Recharge EasyVisual Indicators For Battery And Brightness LevelsProximity Sensor For Safe Brightness Adjustment
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
No Sos/beacon Mode AvailableRelatively Heavy At 176 Grams For Some UsersBezel Less Aggressive But May Still Impact Pocket Comfort
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