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Acebeam X30 vs Fenix HT32R

What X30 does better (1) and where HT32R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam X30
Acebeam · 2026X30
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ $210
vs
Fenix HT32R
Fenix · 2026HT32R
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $190
Higher score
9.2Brightness & throw9.0
7.9Battery & charging8.4
4.5Build & durability5.7
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

X30HT32R
52.5 × 159.746.861 × 164.828.5
X30HT32RDifference
Length / height159.7 mm164.8 mm−5.1 mm
Head diameter / width52.5 mm61 mm−8.5 mm
Body diameter / depth46.8 mm28.5 mm+18.3 mm
Weight474 g259 g+215 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is X30 better than HT32R?

  1. Maximum output20,000 lm vs 4,000 lm5×

Why is HT32R better than X30?

  1. Weight474 g vs 259 g+83%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)600 m vs 740 m+23%
  3. Peak beam intensity90,000 cd vs 136,900 cd+52%
  4. Maximum runtime87 h vs 92.5 h+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam X30Acebeam X30≈ $2108.3
Fenix HT32RFenix HT32R≈ $1909.0
Light output
Maximum output20,000 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity90,000 cd136,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)600 m740 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70Luminus SFT-42R
LED makerCreeLuminus
Number of LEDs24
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime87 h92.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height159.7 mm164.8 mm
Head diameter / width52.5 mm61 mm
Body diameter / depth46.8 mm28.5 mm
Weight474 g259 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesRotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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