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Acebeam X30 vs Acebeam X80GT 3

What X30 does better (3) and where X80GT 3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam X30
Acebeam · 2026X30
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $210
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Acebeam X80GT 3
Acebeam · 2026X80GT 3
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $240
9.0Brightness & throw8.3
7.5Battery & charging4.8
3.8Build & durability3.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is X30 better than X80GT 3?

  1. Peak beam intensity90,000 cd vs 46,220 cd+95%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)600 m vs 430 m+40%
  3. Weight474 g vs 560 g+18%

Why is X80GT 3 better than X30?

  1. Maximum output20,000 lm vs 30,000 lm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam X30Acebeam X30≈ $2108.2
Acebeam X80GT 3Acebeam X80GT 3≈ $2408.0
Light output
Maximum output20,000 lm30,000 lm
Peak beam intensity90,000 cd46,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)600 m430 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70Nichia 519A
LED makerCreeNichia
Number of LEDs224
Colour rendering (CRI)—95
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,000 mAh
Maximum runtime87 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1 m1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height159.7 mm128 mm
Head diameter / width52.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth46.8 mm—
Weight474 g560 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Red lightYesYes
UV light—Yes
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