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Acebeam W30 LEP vs Fenix HT30R

What W30 LEP does better (2) and where HT30R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam W30 LEP
Acebeam · 2021W30 LEP
2 advantages≈ $400
vs
Fenix HT30R
Fenix · 2022HT30R
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ $280
Higher score
7.5Brightness & throw7.4

Why is W30 LEP better than HT30R?

  1. Peak beam intensity1,450,000 cd vs 562,500 cd2.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)2,408 m vs 1,500 m+61%

Why is HT30R better than W30 LEP?

HT30R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT30RFenix HT30R≈ $2804.8
Light output
Maximum output500 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity1,450,000 cd562,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)2,408 m1,500 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LEP (laser-excited phosphor)
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—7.2 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to100 m—
Size & weight
Length / height199.1 mm179 mm
Head diameter / width—40 mm
Body diameter / depth—26 mm
Weight—264 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—2
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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