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Acebeam W30 vs Wuben A9

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

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Acebeam W30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2300% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam W30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam W30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben A9 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam W30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2300% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam W30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31443% 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 lmWuben A9 — Beam distance: 420 m (1378 ft)Wuben A9 — Max candela: 40900 cdWuben A9 — Weight: 447 g (15.77 oz)Wuben A9 — Length: 215 mm (8.46 in)Wuben A9 — Retail price: US$249.99Wuben A9 — Max lumens: 12000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$260Most expensive
US$249.99Cheapest
Weight
332.3 g (11.72 oz)Lightest
447 g (15.77 oz)Heaviest
Length
199.1 mm (7.84 in)Shortest
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
12000 lmHighest output
Max candela
1450000 cdHighest candela
40900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
2408 m (7900 ft)Highest
420 m (1378 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
105 minShortest runtime
33120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 Li-ion
Custom 10200mAh 7.2V Li-ion battery pack
Charging type
USB-C recharge built-in battery
USB-C charging on battery, 5V 2A max input
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 high-quality aluminum alloy
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Ultra Long Range Illumination▣Search And Rescue▣Location Positioning▣Hunting With Red Filter▣Long Distance Target Illumination
▣Search And Rescue▣Outdoor Exploration▣Extreme Conditions Use
Common praise
✓Impressive Beam Distance And Intensity✓Solid And Attractive Build Quality✓Long Runtime For Its Class✓Dedicated Safety Features For Laser Use✓Includes Useful Accessories Like Red Filter And Tripod Compatibility
✓High Maximum Brightness With Three Cree Xhp70.2 Leds✓Long Runtime Up To 23 Days On Low Mode✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body With Ip68 Waterproofing✓Multiple Lighting Modes Including Strobe And SOS✓Smart Switch With Mode Memory And Lockout Functionality
Common complaints
⚠Beam Is Very Narrow, Limiting Close Range Utility⚠Some Find Body Surface Slippery⚠High Price Relative To Typical LED Flashlights⚠Not Designed For General EDC Everyday Use⚠Beam Visible In Air Can Compromise Stealth
⚠Customized Battery Can Be Inconvenient As A Proprietary Pack⚠Charging Is Slow Due To Limited 5v 2a Input⚠Large Size And Weight May Be Bulky For Some Users⚠Head Unscrewing And Switch Placement Can Make Accessing Battery Tricky

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