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Acebeam X30 vs Ledlenser i18R

What X30 does better (1) and where i18R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam X30
Acebeam · 2026X30
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $210
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Ledlenser i18R
Ledlenser · 2026i18R
8.2Score
0 advantages≈ $170
9.0Brightness & throw7.3

Why is X30 better than i18R?

  1. Maximum output20,000 lm vs 3,000 lm6.7×

Why is i18R better than X30?

i18R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam X30Acebeam X30≈ $2108.2
Ledlenser i18RLedlenser i18R≈ $1708.2
Light output
Maximum output20,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity90,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)600 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs23
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime87 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height159.7 mm—
Head diameter / width52.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth46.8 mm—
Weight474 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
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