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Acebeam L35 vs Nitecore P30i

What L35 does better (1) and where P30i wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L35
Acebeam · 2021L35
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ $115
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Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.3Score
0 advantages≈ $140
8.8Brightness & throw8.2

Why is L35 better than P30i?

  1. Maximum output5,000 lm vs 2,000 lm2.5×

Why is P30i better than L35?

P30i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam L35Acebeam L35≈ $1159.3
Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.3
Light output
Maximum output5,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—249,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—999 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70.2—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—177 mm
Head diameter / width54.2 mm65 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
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