Comparison Console
Acebeam W30 vs Wuben A9
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 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.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% 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.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 illuminationSearch and rescueLocation positioningHunting with red filterLong distance target illumination
Search and rescueOutdoor explorationExtreme conditions 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
High maximum brightness with three Cree XHP70.2 LEDsLong runtime up to 23 days on low modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with IP68 waterproofingMultiple lighting modes including strobe and SOSSmart switch with mode memory and lockout functionality
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
Customized battery can be inconvenient as a proprietary packCharging is slow due to limited 5V 2A inputLarge size and weight may be bulky for some usersHead unscrewing and switch placement can make accessing battery tricky