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Acebeam K30 vs Nitecore P30

What K30 does better (1) and where P30 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K30
Acebeam · 2022K30
1 advantage≈ $105
vs
Nitecore P30
Nitecore · 2022P30
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
9.2Brightness & throw6.8

Why is K30 better than P30?

  1. Maximum output5,200 lm vs 1,000 lm5.2×

Why is P30 better than K30?

P30 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K30Acebeam K30≈ $105
Nitecore P30Nitecore P30≈ $958.9
Light output
Maximum output5,200 lm1,000 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—618 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70.2Cree XP-L HI
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionCR123A
Number of batteries—2
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—950 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Colours—Black
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