Comparison Console
Acebeam W30 vs SureFire Fury DFT
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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$259Cheapest
Weight
332.3 g (11.72 oz)Heaviest
184 g (6.49 oz)Lightest
Length
199.1 mm (7.84 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
1450000 cdHighest candela
25200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
2408 m (7900 ft)Highest
315 m (1033 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
105 minShortest runtime
210 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 Li-ion
One SF18650B lithium-ion rechargeable (included) or two 123A lithium batteries (not included)
Charging type
USB-C recharge built-in battery
Micro USB (for SF18650B battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 high-quality aluminum alloy
Mil-Spec hard anodized aluminum body, tempered window & O-ring seals
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-long-range illuminationSearch and rescueLocation positioningHunting with red filterLong distance target illumination
Tactical useEMS and law enforcement professionalsOutdoor and rescue workUsers requiring a bright, long-reaching flexible spotlight
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
Very bright with up to 1,500 lumens outputFlexible dual fuel battery systemDurable construction suitable for harsh environmentsSimple and effective interfaceGood beam distance and intensity
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
Lack of multiple brightness modes besides high outputNo included lanyard or pocket clipSome desire for duty holster with spare battery storage