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Acebeam D30 vs Nitecore DL30

What D30 does better (3) and where DL30 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam D30
Acebeam · 2026D30
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $190
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Nitecore DL30
Nitecore · 2025DL30
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
9.7Brightness & throw7.9
8.1Battery & charging7.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is D30 better than DL30?

  1. Maximum output5,600 lm vs 1,100 lm5.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,454 m vs 788 m+85%
  3. Peak beam intensity528,529 cd vs 155,240 cd3.4×

Why is DL30 better than D30?

  1. Maximum runtime5 h vs 6 h+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam D30Acebeam D30≈ $1909.2
Nitecore DL30Nitecore DL30≈ $1205.9
Light output
Maximum output5,600 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity528,529 cd155,240 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,454 m788 m
Runtime at maximum output300 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime5 h6 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—100 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—2
SwitchSide switch—
SOS / beaconYesYes
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