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Acebeam K30 vs Fenix PD36R PRO

What K30 does better (1) and where PD36R PRO wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K30
Acebeam · 2022K30
1 advantage≈ $105
vs
Fenix PD36R PRO
Fenix · 2022PD36R PRO
7.0Score
0 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw6.5

Why is K30 better than PD36R PRO?

  1. Maximum output5,200 lm vs 2,800 lm+86%

Why is PD36R PRO better than K30?

PD36R PRO has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K30Acebeam K30≈ $105
Fenix PD36R PROFenix PD36R PRO≈ $1207.0
Light output
Maximum output5,200 lm2,800 lm
Peak beam intensity—36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70.2Luminus SFT-70
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—42 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height—145.8 mm
Head diameter / width—26.5 mm
Body diameter / depth—25.7 mm
Weight—169 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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