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Acebeam D20 2.0 vs Nitecore DL30

What D20 2.0 does better (2) and where DL30 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam D20 2.0
Acebeam · 2024D20 2.0
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $130
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Nitecore DL30
Nitecore · 2025DL30
5.9Score
3 advantages≈ $120
7.7Brightness & throw7.9
2.5Battery & charging7.5
9.3Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is D20 2.0 better than DL30?

  1. Maximum output2,200 lm vs 1,100 lm2×
  2. Submersible to200 m vs 100 m2×

Why is DL30 better than D20 2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime0.5 h vs 6 h12×
  2. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 155,240 cd2.5×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 788 m+58%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam D20 2.0Acebeam D20 2.0≈ $1306.9
Nitecore DL30Nitecore DL30≈ $1205.9
Light output
Maximum output2,200 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd155,240 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m788 m
Runtime at maximum output15 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime0.5 h6 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to200 m100 m
Body materialAluminium—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—2
SOS / beaconYesYes
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