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Acebeam W30 LEP vs Nitecore M20K

What W30 LEP does better (0) and where M20K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam W30 LEP
Acebeam · 2021W30 LEP
0 advantages≈ $400
vs
Nitecore M20K
Nitecore · 2022M20K
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $340
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw7.1

Why is W30 LEP better than M20K?

W30 LEP has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is M20K better than W30 LEP?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 2,000 lm4×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore M20KNitecore M20K≈ $3406.7
Light output
Maximum output500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity1,450,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)2,408 m—
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—9,600 mAh
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Submersible to100 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height199.1 mm145 mm
Head diameter / width—50 mm
Weight—290 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
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