Comparison Console
Acebeam X30 vs Wuben A9
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben A9 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam X30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 852% 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$209Cheapest
US$249.99Most expensive
Weight
474 g (16.72 oz)Heaviest
447 g (15.77 oz)Lightest
Length
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
20000 lmHighest output
12000 lmLowest output
Max candela
48400 cdHighest candela
40900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
600 m (1969 ft)Highest
420 m (1378 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
33120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Replaceable lithium-ion battery
Custom 10200mAh 7.2V Li-ion battery pack
Charging type
USB-C port
USB-C charging on battery, 5V 2A max input
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor enthusiastsTactical useHigh-performance illumination
Search and rescueOutdoor explorationExtreme conditions use
Common praise
Extremely bright with 20,000 lumens outputLong beam distance of up to 600 metersDurable aerospace-grade aluminum constructionHigh IP68 waterproof ratingVersatile dual light sources (white and red)USB-C rechargeable battery with replaceable designMechanical lock to prevent accidental activation
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
Relatively heavy and bulky for everyday carryTurbo runtime not officially publishedNot designed as compact EDC or keychain light
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