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Acebeam L30 vs Fenix E40R

What L30 does better (0) and where E40R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L30
Acebeam · 2026L30
0 advantages≈ $110
vs
Fenix E40R
Fenix · 2026E40R
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $110
Higher score
8.4Brightness & throw6.0

Why is L30 better than E40R?

L30 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is E40R better than L30?

  1. Maximum output4,000 lm vs 5,000 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam L30Acebeam L30≈ $110
Fenix E40RFenix E40R≈ $1107.6
Light output
Maximum output4,000 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—14,640 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—242 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70.2—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—89.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—138 mm
Head diameter / width—35 mm
Body diameter / depth—26.4 mm
Weight—220 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
SwitchRemote pressure switchRotary / scroll wheel
Strobe—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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