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Acebeam K30 vs Nextorch E52C

What K30 does better (1) and where E52C wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K30
Acebeam · 2022K30
1 advantage≈ $105
vs
Nextorch E52C
Nextorch · 2022E52C
6.5Score
0 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw5.0

Why is K30 better than E52C?

  1. Maximum output5,200 lm vs 3,000 lm+73%

Why is E52C better than K30?

E52C has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K30Acebeam K30≈ $105
Nextorch E52CNextorch E52C≈ $656.5
Light output
Maximum output5,200 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—11,025 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70.2—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX8
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—153 mm
Head diameter / width—30 mm
Weight—130 g
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