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Acebeam H30 vs Nitecore HC65M V2.0

What H30 does better (2) and where HC65M V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H30
Acebeam · 2021H30
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ $140
vs
Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
7.0Brightness & throw8.5
8.9Battery & charging8.5
6.8Build & durability5.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is H30 better than HC65M V2.0?

  1. Maximum output4,000 lm vs 1,750 lm2.3×
  2. Maximum runtime200 h vs 110 h+82%

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than H30?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)118 m vs 165 m+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H30Acebeam H30≈ $1408.3
Light output
Maximum output4,000 lm1,750 lm
Peak beam intensity3,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)118 m165 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70.2—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs23
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h110 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height89.4 mm—
Weight80 g—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYes—
UV lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYes—
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