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Acebeam L17 vs Fenix E30R

What L17 does better (0) and where E30R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L17
Acebeam · 2021L17
0 advantages≈ $75
vs
Fenix E30R
Fenix · 2019E30R
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $80
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw4.2

Why is L17 better than E30R?

L17 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is E30R better than L17?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,600 lm+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E30RFenix E30R≈ $808.1
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity—10,300 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—203 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-40
LED makerOsramLuminus
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime—70.5 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm99 mm
Head diameter / width—25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth—21.5 mm
Weight—51 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
SwitchTail switchSide switch
Strobe—Yes
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