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Acebeam W30 vs Nitecore MH40 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 600% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 600% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3443% 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$260Most expensive
US$176.46Cheapest
Weight
332.3 g (11.72 oz)Heaviest
270 g (9.52 oz)Lightest
Length
199.1 mm (7.84 in)Shortest
256 mm (10.08 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
3500 lmHighest output
Max candela
1450000 cdHighest candela
423000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
2408 m (7900 ft)Highest
1300 m (4265 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
105 minShortest runtime
3720 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 Li-ion
2 x 21700 Li-ion NBP100R (included)
Charging type
USB-C recharge built-in battery
USB-C with built-in charging port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 high-quality aluminum alloy
Aero grade aluminium alloy HA III military grade hard-anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-long-range illuminationSearch and rescueLocation positioningHunting with red filterLong distance target illumination
Law enforcementSearch and rescuePatrollingCavingHunting
Common praise
Impressive beam distance and intensitySolid and attractive build qualityLong runtime for its classDedicated safety features for laser useIncludes useful accessories like red filter and tripod compatibility
High maximum output of 3500 lumensVery long beam distance up to 1300 metersDurable aero grade aluminum construction with military grade hard-anodizingIP68 waterproof rating with submersibility up to 2 metersIncludes rechargeable battery pack with built-in USB-C chargingMultiple brightness and special modes with tactical controls
Common complaints
Beam is very narrow, limiting close range utilitySome find body surface slipperyHigh price relative to typical LED flashlightsNot designed for general EDC everyday useBeam visible in air can compromise stealth
No explicit complaints found in the provided sources
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