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Acebeam W30 vs SureFire Fury Tactical

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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SureFire Fury Tactical stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Fury Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. SureFire Fury Tactical stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

SureFire Fury Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.

Most expensive

Acebeam W30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.

Lightest

SureFire Fury Tactical stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam W30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam W30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

SureFire Fury Tactical stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam W30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

SureFire Fury Tactical 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.

Acebeam W30 — Beam distance: 2408 m (7900 ft)Acebeam W30 — Max candela: 1450000 cdAcebeam W30 — Weight: 332.3 g (11.72 oz)Acebeam W30 — Length: 199.1 mm (7.84 in)Acebeam W30 — Retail price: US$260Acebeam W30 — Max lumens: 500 lmSureFire Fury Tactical — Beam distance: 315 m (1033 ft)SureFire Fury Tactical — Max candela: 25200 cdSureFire Fury Tactical — Weight: 184 g (6.49 oz)SureFire Fury Tactical — Length: 142 mm (5.59 in)SureFire Fury Tactical — Retail price: US$259SureFire Fury Tactical — Max lumens: 1500 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
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 SF18650 lithium-ion rechargeable or two 123A lithium
Charging type
USB-C recharge built-in battery
USB (for SF18650 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
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-long-range illuminationSearch and rescueLocation positioningHunting with red filterLong distance target illumination
Tactical useEMS and law enforcementOutdoor and emergency useUsers needing a bright, long-reaching flexible platform
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 brightness and beam intensityDual fuel flexibilityRugged and durable constructionReliable and simple operation
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 lanyard and pocket clipFit issues with older belt holsters