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Acebeam K30 vs Nitecore E4K

What K30 does better (1) and where E4K wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K30
Acebeam · 2022K30
1 advantage≈ $105
vs
Nitecore E4K
Nitecore · 2021E4K
9.1Score
0 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
9.2Brightness & throw6.8

Why is K30 better than E4K?

  1. Maximum output5,200 lm vs 4,400 lm+18%

Why is E4K better than K30?

E4K has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K30Acebeam K30≈ $105
Nitecore E4KNitecore E4K≈ $959.1
Light output
Maximum output5,200 lm4,400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—211 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70.2—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionCR123A
Maximum runtime—700 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—118 mm
Head diameter / width—29 mm
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
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