Comparison Console
Acebeam W30 vs Olight Javelot Pro 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam W30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam W30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam W30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 16357% 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$279.95Most expensive
Weight
332.3 g (11.72 oz)Lightest
423 g (14.92 oz)Heaviest
Length
199.1 mm (7.84 in)Shortest
259 mm (10.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
2500 lmHighest output
Max candela
1450000 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
2408 m (7900 ft)Highest
1050 m (3445 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
105 minShortest runtime
17280 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 Li-ion
21700 lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack (two 5000mAh cells)
Charging type
USB-C recharge built-in battery
MCC3 USB magnetic charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 high-quality aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-long-range illuminationSearch and rescueLocation positioningHunting with red filterLong distance target illumination
HuntingSearch and RescueOutdoor use
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
Extremely long beam distanceHigh brightness outputRechargeable battery pack with visual battery level indicatorsMultiple convenient switches for tactical and daily use
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
Relatively heavy for an EDC flashlightPrice is higher than average handheld flashlights