Comparison Console
Acebeam W30 vs Nitecore P35i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P35i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam W30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P35i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam W30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% 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 P35i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3329% 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$260Cheapest
US$324Most expensive
Weight
332.3 g (11.72 oz)Heaviest
296.6 g (10.46 oz)Lightest
Length
199.1 mm (7.84 in)Longest
186.9 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
1450000 cdHighest candela
678000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
2408 m (7900 ft)Highest
1650 m (5413 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
105 minShortest runtime
3600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 Li-ion
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore 21700i 5000mAh) compatible with CR123/RCR123
Charging type
USB-C recharge built-in battery
USB-C fast charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2m submersion)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
A6061-T6 high-quality aluminum alloy
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with military-grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-long-range illuminationSearch and rescueLocation positioningHunting with red filterLong distance target illumination
Search & Rescue (extreme long-range visibility)Hunting (precision LEP spotlight)Tactical & Law Enforcement (strobe, OLED display, remote switch compatibility)Industrial & Emergency Use (bright floodlight)Outdoor & Survival (rugged and long runtime)
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
Exceptional long-range beam distance (1650 meters)High output brightness (3000 lumens)Versatile lighting modes (Spot, Flood, Mix)OLED display providing real-time infoDurable construction with IP68 ratingLong runtime up to 60 hours on low modeUSB-C fast charging convenience
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
LEP mode has a 30-second time constraint due to overheating protection
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