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Acebeam X30 vs Ledlenser P18R

What X30 does better (2) and where P18R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam X30
Acebeam · 2026X30
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $210
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Ledlenser P18R
Ledlenser · 2026P18R
0 advantages≈ $210
7.5Battery & charging3.4

Why is X30 better than P18R?

  1. Maximum runtime87 h vs 45 h+93%
  2. RechargeableYes · P18R: No

Why is P18R better than X30?

P18R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Acebeam X30Acebeam X30≈ $2108.2
Light output
Maximum output20,000 lm—
Peak beam intensity90,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)600 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs2—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime87 h45 h
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
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—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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